How to Cut Clips in After Effects?

Import your footage into After Effects

Drag the clip into a composition

Move the playhead to the point where you want to cut

Select the layer you want to split

Press Ctrl+Shift+D on Windows or Cmd+Shift+D on Mac to split the layer

Move the playhead to another point if you need a second cut

Repeat the split shortcut to make more cuts

Delete any unwanted split sections

Trim the layer start or end by dragging the layer edges in the timeline

Use the Work Area to define the section you want to keep

Export the final composition when finished

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