Anchor Point in Adobe After Effects

After Effects CC: How To Center Anchor Point This quick tip will show you how to use the Anchor Point in Adobe After Effects CC 2023. The anchor point is what a layer uses a reference point to scale or rotate from. Keyboard Shortcuts: Pan Behind Tool: Y Shape Tool: Q Selection Tool: V Rotation Property: R Center Anchor Point: 1. Cmd/Ctrl + Double-Click on Pan Behind Tool Icon (Easy Way) 2. Cmd/Ctrl + Home (Center of Composition) 3. Cmd/Ctrl + Option/Alt + Home (Center of Layer) How To Move the Anchor Point without moving layer 1. Select the Pan Behind Tool (Keyboard Shortcut: Y) 2. Click and Drag Anchor Point around and use smart guides to line up How To Center the Anchor Point using a keyboard shortcut 1. Press the CMD Key (Mac) and double-click on the Pan Behind Tool