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Duplicating a layer


    When you duplicate a layer, After Effects copies all property keyframes, masks, and effects to the duplicate. The duplicate is added above the original layer and automatically selected. If you want to duplicate a layer without duplicating its keyframes, masks, or effects, add the original source footage file to the composition again.

To duplicate a layer:

    In a Composition or Timeline window, select the layer and choose Edit > Duplicate.