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Flipping a layer using Scale property keyframes


    You can flip a layer using the numerical Scale option. A layer flips around its anchor point, so if you move the anchor point away from the center of the layer, it may move when you flip it. For more information, see Setting and animating an anchor point.

To flip a layer by dragging in the Composition window:

    Drag a layer handle over and past the layer's anchor point.

To flip a layer numerically:

  1. In the Timeline window, select the layer you want to modify.
  2. Expand the layer outline to display the Scale property (under Transform) or press S.
  3. Click the underlined Scale value.
  4. In the Scale dialog box, deselect Preserve Frame Aspect Ratio.
  5. Do one of the following and then click OK:
    • To flip horizontally, type a negative Width value.
    • To flip vertically, type a negative Height value.
    Illustration with these callouts: A. Width 100, Height 100 B. Width -100, Height 100 C. Width 100, Height -100 D. Width -100, Height -100
    A. Width 100, Height 100 B. Width -100, Height 100 C. Width 100, Height -100 D. Width -100, Height -100