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AdamElder
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Sep 28, 2022 9:42 AM UTC
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smooth zooming via mouse

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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Jul 4, 2024 8:34 AM UTC

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

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askew36867971
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Jun 20, 2024 11:05 AM UTC

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

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boolface
Participant
Jun 7, 2024 7:12 PM UTC

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. 

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Participant
Jun 5, 2024 10:22 AM UTC

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

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Participant
Feb 19, 2024 2:08 PM UTC

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

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mihimaruGT
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Sep 28, 2022 10:52 AM UTC
This is the feature I most want to add!!!
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Sep 28, 2022 10:52 AM UTC
for the love of all that is good, a smooth zoom would be amazing.
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