An anchor point is where on the layer all transformations happen from. Knowing how to manipulate anchor points in Adobe After Effects is key to achieving the animation you’re going for.
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In this video:
0:25 - Tip
0:43 - Move Anchor Point
1:33 - Center Anchor Point
2:06 - Center Anchor Point in New Shape Layers
2:36 - Layer Types and Anchor Points
3:38 - Shape Layers and Anchor Points
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