How to Copy Transform Properties in After Effects

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This wikiHow will teach you how to copy and paste properties in After Effects, which is useful if you want multiple layers to have the same effects.

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    You'll find this program in your Start menu or Applications folder in Finder.
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    The Effects Control Panel will open to show you all the effects on that layer.
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    It'll be next to an "Fx" icon to let you know it's an applied effect.
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    This will copy the selected effect to your clipboard. [1]
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    Your Effects Control Panel should appear empty.
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    The effect you copied will paste to this layer and you'll see it listed in the Effects Control Panel. [2]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://youtu.be/P9WuIorZJ4o?t=49
      2. ↑ https://www.editvideofaster.com/copy-effect-after-effects/

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      Article Summary X

      1. Open your project in After Effects.
      2. Click the layer with the effects you want to copy.
      3. Click to select the effect.
      4. Press Cmd + C (Mac) or Ctrl + C (Windows).
      5. Click the layer that you want to apply the effects to.
      6. Press Cmd + V (Mac) or Ctrl + V (Windows).

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