After Effects On the Spot[c] Time-Saving Tips and Shortcuts from the Pros

Whether you run on a Mac or a PC, you need a two-button mouse with a scroll wheel to get the most out of After Effects 6.5. Powerful navigation shortcuts are now at your fingertips.

• The mouse wheel will scroll vertically in the Composition, Layer, or Footage Windows .

• Hold the shift key to scroll horizontally in the Timeline and Project windows.

• Hold the Option (Alt) key down to zoom around your mouse point in the Composition, Layer, or Footage windows. In the timeline, this shortcut lets you zoom in time.

• The Option (Alt) key will also zoom you around a selected track or mask point.

You don't have to have a window active, just hover over the window you want to pan, tilt, or zoom.