How to cut a clip in after effects

There are several ways to cut a clip in After Effects.

A video editing software that doesn’t have a traditional “cut” tool like you would see in Premiere Pro. Here are three methods you can use:
 

1. Split Layer: To cut a clip using this method, first select your layer and position the timeline indicator at the desired cut point. Then, go to Edit > Split Layer (Ctrl + Shift + D on PC or CMD + Shift + D on Mac). This will duplicate the layer and cut it into two separate layers, allowing the clip to play uninterrupted but with independent layers. This is the most straightforward method for cutting clips in After Effects, but it requires an extra step since you can’t cut a clip in the middle of the same layer.