When working with more than a few layers it can become difficult to select a specific layer in the Composition panel, particularly if you use adjustment layers. Sure you can click on the layer in the Timeline Panel or even use the numeric keypad by typing the number of the layer you want to select. But there is another way that can save time, especially if you already have your hand on the mouse/pen. In the Composition panel move your cursor over the layer you want to select, right mouse button click, then from the bottom of the context menu choose SELECT then the name of the layer you want. This is the same as right clicking in Photoshop with the Move tool selected and is particularly good when you have a lot of 3D layers that you want to move.
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May 29, 2009 at 12:11 am |
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