{"id":54820,"date":"2022-06-01T17:45:19","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T17:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/faq\/quick-answer-how-to-cut-in-after-effects\/"},"modified":"2022-06-01T17:45:19","modified_gmt":"2022-06-01T17:45:19","slug":"quick-answer-how-to-cut-in-after-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/faq\/quick-answer-how-to-cut-in-after-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick Answer: How to cut in after effects?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Go to Edit, then hit Split Layer. Once you have your composition set up and one layer loaded into your timeline, it’s super-easy to cut a clip. Just highlight your layer, and position your timeline indicator where you want your cut. Then, go up to the edit tab, and find Split Layer (Ctrl+Shift+D).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Considering this, is there a cut 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

Moreover, how do I cut a layer in After Effects?