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Time-Reverse Layer Shortcut in After Effects

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Ctrl
Alt
R
What It Does

Instantly plays the selected video or pre-composed layer backwards.

Pro Workflow Insight

Manually reversing a clip requires digging through 'Layer > Time > Time-Reverse Layer'. Because it's buried in menus, it is one of the most Googled After Effects workflows.

Step-by-Step

Select a layer in your timeline and press Ctrl + Alt + R (Windows) or Cmd + Option + R (Mac). The layer will get a striped pattern, indicating that it is now playing in reverse.

Time Saved

15s per

Estimated time saved with each use of this shortcut.

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