After Effects On the Spot[c] Time-Saving Tips and Shortcuts from the Pros
I'd Like to Move in the Timeline
Need to move your Current Time Indicator around? It's easy to make small moves if you know the key combos . Be careful not to just tap the arrow keys, however. By themselves , the arrow keys nudge your footage in the composition window.
| FUNCTION | MAC | PC |
|---|---|---|
| Time Step Forward | Cmd+Right Arrow or PgDn | Ctrl+Right Arrow or PgDn |
| Time Step Forward More | Shift+Cmd+Right Arrow or Shift+PgDn | Shift+Ctrl+Right Arrow or Shift+PgDn |
| Time Step Back | Cmd+Left Arrow or PgUp | Ctrl+Left Arrow or PgUp |
| Time Step Back More | Shift+Cmd+Left Arrow or Shift+PgUp | Shift+Ctrl+Left Arrow or Shift+PgUp |