AfterEffects

Move layers in space

When you move a layer in space, you modify its Position property.

Move layers by dragging in the Composition panel

To snap a layer’s edges to grids or guides as you drag, choose View > Snap To Grid or View > Snap To Guides.
 Select one or more layers, and then drag a selected layer using the Selection tool .

When you move a layer by dragging it in the Composition panel, the Info panel shows the change in the Position property as you drag.

Move layers by directly modifying the Position property

  1. Select one or more layers.
  2. Press P to show the Position property in the Timeline panel.
  3. Modify the Position property in the Timeline panel.

Move layers with arrow keys

  1. Select one or more layers.
  2. To move selected layers one pixel left, right, up, or down, press an arrow key. To move 10 pixels, hold Shift as you press the arrow key.