Time Remapping
Speed up, slow down, or reverse time for video layers. Create dramatic slow-motion or fast-forward effects.
Animation
Shortcut: Ctrl+Alt+T (Cmd+Opt+T)Intermediate9 min readQuick Reference
Time Remapping
Adobe After EffectsKeyboard Shortcut
Ctrl+Alt+Tkey
Where to Find
Select a video or audio layer and go to Layer > Time > Enable Time Remapping, or press Ctrl+Alt+T (Mac: Cmd+Opt+T).
Best Used For
- ▸Creating dramatic slow-motion effects
- ▸Speeding up time-lapse footage
- ▸Reversing video for creative transitions
- ▸Freeze-frame and stutter effects
Intermediate⏱ 1-2 hours to master
Key Settings
Speed: Keyframe timingFrame Blending: Pixel motionReverse: Swap keyframes
Time Remapping gives you complete control over playback speed. From buttery smooth slow-motion to hyper-lapse speed-ups, and even reverse playback, this tool is essential for creative video editing and timing effects.
Where to Find
Select a video or audio layer and go to Layer > Time > Enable Time Remapping, or press Ctrl+Alt+T (Mac: Cmd+Opt+T).
How to Use
- Enable: Apply Time Remapping to the layer to reveal a time graph
- Speed Up: Move the last keyframe earlier — the layer plays faster to reach it
- Slow Down: Move the last keyframe later — the layer plays slower
- Reverse: Swap the position of start and end keyframes to play backwards
- Freeze Frame: Hold the current time indicator at one frame for a freeze effect
Pro Tips
- Enable Frame Blending (pixel motion) for smoother slow-motion
- Use keyframes to change speed mid-clip for dramatic timing effects
- Combine with Time Reverse keyframes for creative bounce-back effects
- Pre-compose the layer first if you need to apply effects after time remapping