Using the Value graph to change a layer property value

The Value graph in the Timeline window displays the values for each keyframe and the interpolated values between keyframes. When the Value graph of a layer property is level, the value of a layer property is unchanged between keyframes. When the Value graph goes up or down, the value of a layer property increases or decreases between keyframes.


Value Graph A. Keyframe marker B. A level value graph indicates unchanging values. C. A rising graph indicates increasing values. D. A falling graph indicates decreasing values.

You can change layer property values by moving the points on the Value graph up or down. For example, you can increase a Rotation keyframe's value by dragging a keyframe marker on the Rotation property's Value graph higher up the graph.

Note: Values for the Anchor Point, Mask Shape, Effect Point controls, 3D Orientation, and Position properties are spatial, so they are graphically represented in the Composition and Layer window, not in the Value graph in the Timeline window.

To change the value of a layer property using the Value graph:

1. In the Timeline window, display a temporal property for a layer.
2. Click the triangle next to the property name to display the Value graph, and then drag a keyframe marker up or down.
3. To see the new value displayed next to the property name, position the current-time indicator on the keyframe.