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Centre the anchor point in After Effects

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February 9th, 2017

https://blogs.adobe.com/creativecloud/favorite-features-in-cc-versions-of-after-effects-command-for-moving-anchor-point-to-center-of-content/?red=a

This is the thing, it used to be less than obvious to get the anchor point centred, here’s how, now:

Layer > Transform > Center Anchor Point In Layer 

You can also Ctrl+double-click (Windows) or Command+double-click the Pan Behind (Anchor Point) tool to invoke this command.

Of course look at this plugin as its very useful too:

http://www.batchframe.com/extras/info/Move%20Anchor%20Point

Masking and track mattes in after effects

learn |
November 17th, 2016

You'll find more info on this here:

https://helpx.adobe.com/uk/after-effects/using/alpha-channels-masks-mattes.html

make animated GIFs with After Effects

learn |
September 29th, 2016

This tutorial will show you the fundamental keyframing techniques and settings needed to create an animated GIF. Part 2 will demonstrate how to use Photoshop to create the GIF itself

MCCLYMONT.CO

MCCLYMONT.CO contains commercial, experimental and academic WORK by Alistair McClymont. Experimentation happens in the LAB and tutorials in the LEARN section. Alistair McClymont is an artist and has a dedicated art website at alistairmcclymont.com.


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