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AdamElder
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September 28, 2022
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smooth zooming via mouse

  • September 28, 2022
  • 55 replies
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Instead of jumping in intervals when zooming, I'd very much prefer a smooth means of zooming to go along with the smooth panning we have. Its one of the experience pleasantries I have with other apps and wish it were in AE as well.

Its nice for when dealing with details. Roto, checking key edges, etc.

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New Participant
July 4, 2024

Hello guys, this is the answer
this plugin/script might help
https://motionprincess.gumroad.com/l/ae-smooth-zoom 

askew36867971
New Participant
June 20, 2024

Absolutely! Highest on my want list since 2013! Come on give us a smooth animated zoom like AE and PS! please please

boolface
New Participant
June 7, 2024

So, this doesn't make any sense at all and doesnt even address the problem. Scaling in full pixels is perfectly fine, the problem arises with the obnoxiously huge scaling steps, that make precise viewing decisions an impossibility. Programs like Nuke, Blender and other have no problem with that, so why After Effects? Its such a basic feature and defending this nonsensical decision to not implement it with pseudo-arguments just contributes to the toxic treatment that Adobe users get, regarding software updates. 

New Participant
June 5, 2024

please add this in, it's such an important quality of workflow thing.

New Participant
February 19, 2024

Please adobe 🙏
Such a simple option with a lot of quality of life and improved workflow

mihimaruGT
Inspiring
September 28, 2022
This is the feature I most want to add!!!
New Participant
September 28, 2022
for the love of all that is good, a smooth zoom would be amazing.