Video
Place a video clip as a transformable layer, trim its source range, offset it on the timeline, and composite it with the same layer controls as effects.
Add Video
Open a project or create a blank one, then add the source layer. Choose Primitive → Media → Video in the effects picker, or search for Video with Cmd/Ctrl + F. Select the new layer in Layers to open its Effect Panel.
Load a clip
Choose a video through the media picker or Assets, then select its Video layer. Switch to Video in the title bar so the timeline and transport are available.
Trim and place
Set Trim Start and Trim End to the source range you need. Timeline Offset positions that range in the project; Loop repeats it when playback exceeds the trimmed range.
Choose playback
Timeline playback follows the playhead. Position playback exposes Source Position so a value, keyframe or driver can choose the source frame. Press Play to check timing and use the transform controls to place the clip.
Compare and finish
Toggle the layer eye to compare with the incoming composition. Use the Effect Panel footer for opacity and blend mode, or add a mask to limit the affected area. In Video or Live, use the function menu on a supported control to add keyframes or a driver.
Control reference
Show individual controls
| Control | What it does | Values and animation |
|---|---|---|
| Link visibility to clip | Matches layer visibility to the timeline clip. | On / Off Default: Off Not keyframeable |
| Lock Aspect | Keeps X and Y scale linked while resizing. | On / Off Default: Off Not keyframeable |
| Timeline Offset | Offsets the clip on the project timeline in seconds. | 0 to 60 Default: 0 Continuous keyframes |
| Transform / Anchor / X | Sets the horizontal anchor used for scale and rotation. | 0 to 1 Default: 0.5 Continuous keyframes |
| Transform / Anchor / Y | Sets the vertical anchor used for scale and rotation. | 0 to 1 Default: 0.5 Continuous keyframes |
| Transform / Rotate | Rotates the layer around its anchor point. | -360 to 360 Default: 0 Continuous keyframes |
| Transform / Scale / X | Scales the layer width around the anchor point. | 0.05 to 8 Default: 1 Continuous keyframes |
| Transform / Scale / Y | Scales the layer height around the anchor point. | 0.05 to 8 Default: 1 Continuous keyframes |
| Transform / Translate / X | Moves the layer horizontally in canvas space. | -2 to 3 Default: 0.5 Continuous keyframes |
| Transform / Translate / Y | Moves the layer vertically in canvas space. | -2 to 3 Default: 0.5 Continuous keyframes |
| Trim Start | First source frame included when playing a video layer. | 0 to 100000 Default: 0 Continuous keyframes |
| Trim End | Last source frame included when playing a video layer. | 0 to 100000 Default: None Continuous keyframes |
| Loop | Repeat the trimmed clip. | On / Off Default: Off Discrete keyframes |
| Source Position | Sets the trim-local source position when video playback uses Position mode. | 0 to 3600 Default: 0 Continuous, overflow allowed |
| Playback | Timeline follows the project playhead. Position lets a control or driver choose the source frame. | Timeline / Position Default: timeline Not keyframeable |