How to Rename Layers in After Effects Source Name vs Layer Name
In this quick After Effects tutorial, you’ll learn the difference between Source Name and Layer Name — and how to rename layers properly in After Effects.
A lot of beginners get confused because layers can display two different names in the timeline. Once you understand how Source Name and Layer Name work, organizing projects becomes much easier.
📌 In this video, you’ll learn:
• what Source Name means in After Effects
• what Layer Name means
• how to switch between Source Name and Layer Name
• how to rename layers correctly
• the fastest way to organize your timeline
👤 This video is for you if:
• you’re new to After Effects
• your timeline feels messy
• you get confused by layer names
• you want better project organization
• you want faster workflow habits
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