Setting layer position

Every layer appears at a specific position in the Composition window. You determine the initial position when you add a layer to a composition. You can move a layer by dragging in the Composition window, by changing the position property value in the Timeline window, or by using keys on your keyboard. (See Using the Info palette.)

To move a layer by dragging in the Composition window:

In the Composition window, drag the layer to a new location.

If you have difficulty selecting a layer in the Composition window, first select it in the Timeline window, and then drag it in the Composition window. Make sure that you do not drag the layer by its layer handle.

To move a layer precisely:

To move a layer by a specific amount, do one of the following:

• To nudge a layer by 1 pixel at the current magnification, press the Left, Right, Up, or Down arrow key.
• To nudge a layer by 10 pixels at the current magnification, hold down Shift as you press the Left, Right, Up, or Down arrow key.
• To constrain horizontal and vertical movement while dragging a layer, press Shift after you start dragging the layer in the Composition window.
• To snap the edge of the layer to the edge of the Composition window frame, press Alt + Shift (Windows) or Option + Shift (Mac OS) after you start dragging the layer in the Composition window.