After Effects
Trim Layer In-Point Shortcut in After Effects
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What It Does
Instantly trims the beginning of a layer so that it starts exactly at your current playhead position.
Pro Workflow Insight
Manually dragging the edges of a layer across a 5-minute composition is a massive pain. This shortcut is universally used to chop footage and time text animations instantly.
Step-by-Step
Position your playhead where you want the layer to begin. Select the layer and press Alt + [ (Windows) or Option +[ (Mac). The layer's start point will instantly snap to the playhead.
Time Saved
10s per
Estimated time saved with each use of this shortcut.
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