Transform layers
Modify digital media within a project and transform visual elements in the composition by scaling, rotating, flipping, and moving.
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Learning Outcomes:
- Transform visual elements effectively in After Effects.
- Utilize shortcuts for Anchor Point, position, and scale.
Level: Intermediate
Skills you'll gain:
After Effects, Transformation, Animation, Shortcuts
Key Insights
- Understand the role of Anchor Point in transformations.
- Position relates to the Anchor Point's location in the composition.
- Scale and rotation are based on the Anchor Point's position.
- Use shortcuts: A for Anchor Point, P for position, S for scale, R for rotation, T for opacity.
- Reset transformations easily through the layer menu.
- Auto Orient feature allows layers to follow a path automatically.
- Fit layers to composition dimensions for better alignment.
- Flipping layers can enhance visual effects.
- Centering the Anchor Point improves rotation and scaling control.
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