Time warp in after effects

Have you ever been in the middle of an After Effects project and realized you need more time than what your initial composition duration allows? Maybe your animation is more intricate than anticipated, or your client requested an extended cut.

Whatever the reason, knowing how to properly extend your timeline is an essential skill for any motion designer or video editor using After Effects.

As a seasoned AE user myself, I‘ve had to elongate my fair share of timelines over the years.

How to shorten length of video in after effects

Through trial and error, I‘ve learned the best techniques for stretching out a composition without sacrificing the integrity of my layers, keyframes and effects. In this in-depth guide, I‘ll walk you through the process step-by-step so you can tackle longer, more complex projects with confidence.

Let‘s dive in!

Common Reasons You May Need to Extend Your After Effects Timeline

Before we get into the technical how-to, let‘s explore some of the most frequent scenarios that call for a longer composition duration:

1. Underestimating the project scope in the beginning
2. Client
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