{"id":51665,"date":"2022-05-31T18:35:52","date_gmt":"2022-05-31T18:35:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/faq\/after-effects-how-to-cut-clips\/"},"modified":"2022-05-31T18:35:52","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T18:35:52","slug":"after-effects-how-to-cut-clips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/faq\/after-effects-how-to-cut-clips\/","title":{"rendered":"After effects: how to cut clips?"},"content":{"rendered":"

First, position the playhead at the exact frame you want to cut. Then use the shortcut Alt + [ on PC or Option + [ on Mac to trim a clip from the beginning. If you want to trim the clip from the end, use the shortcut Alt + ] on PC or Option + ] on Mac.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Moreover, is there a cutting tool in After Effects? There is no Cut or Razor tool in After Effects because you cannot put a cut in a layer. You can set an in and out point, you can split a layer, but you cannot make a cut in a layer and end up with two pieces on the same layer.<\/p>\n

Also know, how do I trim a video clip? <\/p>\n

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  1. Drag and drop the video into the timeline. Drag and drop the file you want to trim from the Your Media tab into the timeline.<\/li>\n
  2. Click on the clip to select it. Select the clip in the timeline. <\/li>\n
  3. Drag the sides of the clip to trim or extend the duration. <\/li>\n
  4. Save your video.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Additionally, how do you split a clip in After Effects 2021?