Setting layer rotationA layer can rotate any number of degrees in relation to its original orientation. You can rotate a layer as many times as you want, which is useful when you want to spin an object continuously over time. You can animate a layer's rotation in the Composition window using the rotation tool, or in the Timeline window by typing a revolution or degree value. You can rotate a layer partially or completely outside the frame. Rotation in 3D adds other options for rotation. See Understanding 3D rotation. When you rotate a layer, it rotates around its anchor point. For more information, see Setting and animating an anchor point. To change the angle of a layer by dragging in the Composition window:
To rotate a selected layer by nudging it 1 degree: Press + or - on the numeric keypad. To rotate a selected layer by nudging it 10 degrees: Hold down Shift as you press + or - on the numeric keypad. |