Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 13 hours ago

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Zooming just got a major upgrade in After Effects!
In this quick tutorial, I’ll show you how to use the brand-new Smooth Zoom feature to navigate your compositions like a pro. Whether you're using a mouse or trackpad, you’ll learn the best ways to zoom in, zoom out, pan, and customize your preferences for a smoother, faster workflow.

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00:00 - First Marker
00:40 - Legacy Mode
02:28 - Smooth Zoom Tricks
04:06 - Trackpad options
05:52 - A few quirks
06:20 - Summary and feedback