You can duplicate an animation in After Effects by using the Duplicate command or by copying and pasting.
Using the Duplicate Command
- Select the layer containing the animation you want to duplicate.
- Right-click on the layer in the timeline.
- Choose Duplicate from the context menu.
Copying and Pasting
- Select the layer containing the animation you want to duplicate.
- Press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Command+C (Mac) to copy the layer.
- Right-click in the timeline where you want to paste the duplicated layer.
- Choose Paste from the context menu.
Additional Options
- Duplicate with Properties: You can also choose Duplicate with Properties from the right-click menu to duplicate the layer and its properties, including animation keyframes.
- Duplicate with Motion: You can use the Duplicate with Motion option to duplicate the layer and its motion blur settings.
By following these steps, you can easily create a copy of your animation in After Effects.