{"id":54697,"date":"2022-06-01T17:45:16","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T17:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/faq\/how-to-cut-footage-in-after-effects\/"},"modified":"2022-06-01T17:45:16","modified_gmt":"2022-06-01T17:45:16","slug":"how-to-cut-footage-in-after-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/faq\/how-to-cut-footage-in-after-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"How to cut footage in after effects?"},"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
Additionally, is there a cutting tool in After Effects? There is no Cut<\/strong> or Razor tool in After Effects<\/strong> 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<\/strong> in a layer and end up with two pieces on the same layer.<\/p>\n As many you asked, how do I split a video into parts in After<\/strong> Effects<\/strong>? <\/p>\n Likewise, how do I cut a work area in After<\/strong> Effects? \n