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MahaB82A
March 18, 2026
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Animate a Static Image

  • March 18, 2026
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In video to align right edge of the static image to left edge of the animated image, it was moved to align the left edge of the composition then again moved in the opposite direction and pinning was applied.

What is purpose of moving animated image to left, to align left edge of the composition?

Animate a Static Image

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    Correct answer Warren Heaton

    When Wave Warp is applied with Pinning set to Left Edge, the pixels along the left edge remain fixed while the wave effect affects the area to the right.

    By using the Transform Effect to move the masked and animated portion along the x-axis so it aligns with the left edge, Wave Warp can hold (pin) the pixels of the left edge—such as the edge of a character’s cape—while the rest waves naturally.

    Afterward, the cape can be moved back to its original position along the x-axis using Position, maintaining the Left Edge for Wave Warp while aligning the animated cape with the static part of the image. This makes the masked area blend seamlessly, as if it was never separated.

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    Warren Heaton
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    Warren HeatonCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    March 18, 2026

    When Wave Warp is applied with Pinning set to Left Edge, the pixels along the left edge remain fixed while the wave effect affects the area to the right.

    By using the Transform Effect to move the masked and animated portion along the x-axis so it aligns with the left edge, Wave Warp can hold (pin) the pixels of the left edge—such as the edge of a character’s cape—while the rest waves naturally.

    Afterward, the cape can be moved back to its original position along the x-axis using Position, maintaining the Left Edge for Wave Warp while aligning the animated cape with the static part of the image. This makes the masked area blend seamlessly, as if it was never separated.

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    MahaB82A
    MahaB82AAuthor
    March 21, 2026

    Thanks for the explanation.