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arnav ozc79531848
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October 8, 2021
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Scaling from top left instead of from the center

  • October 8, 2021
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I keyframed a zoom out on scale using the default motion but switched to transform(want that motion blur). Then it started zooming in and out from the top left instead of the middle. Anyone know how to address this issue??

    Correct answer ben32715767zl3m

    Hi,

    I have the same problem.

    I just tried fixing it and found that putting 'shutter angle' in the Transform effect panel on 0,00 fixes it.

    Not sure why but it does for me

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    Kabir32939110o679
    Participant
    January 11, 2025

    I came here having the same problem, until I tried this easy fix that ended up working:

     

    First of all, I do all my transforms using the transform effect instead of the motion tab at the top of effect controls

     

    IF you have 2 seperate transform effects on one clip, try moving one above the other. This fixed the issue for me immediately.

     

    The other solution someone else said here was nesting. I was about to try that.

     

    Hope everyone gets this lil issue resolved. 

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    defaultdyxrqvjr165j
    Participant
    April 1, 2025

    A simple fix that worked for me. Use "Motion" rather than "Vector Motion." 

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    ben32715767zl3mCorrect answer
    Participant
    September 9, 2024

    Hi,

    I have the same problem.

    I just tried fixing it and found that putting 'shutter angle' in the Transform effect panel on 0,00 fixes it.

    Not sure why but it does for me

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      defaultsbzngjryxecy
      Participant
      September 27, 2024

      Yess!! Removing the motion blur fixes the problem..such a wierd bug...almost everyone likes a little motion blur in their animations.

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        Aristides B2
        Participant
        March 15, 2023

        same problem I did the following: I selectthe item, figure or text and from the edit box I used toggle animation for scale and it worked it grew proportionally

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        Swio5CE9
        Participant
        December 25, 2021

        Ayo, I am having this same issue. I have tried adjusting the ancher point but it doesn't seem to change anything if the anchor point goes above x 960 or y 540, but it will change it if those values go below. At 960 x 540 as the anchor point and the position unchanged the scale affect is scaling to the top left corner. I have tried a lot, but nothing is working PLEASE SEND HELP!!!

        R Neil Haugen
        R Neil Haugen
        Legend
        December 25, 2021

        The anchor point needs to be centered in the graphic. Hold down the ... Alt key? ... I think  ... and click/drag the anchor point in the Program monitor to the center of the graphic. With the right modifier key held down, it shows cross lines when you near the center point.

         

        Center the anchor point and "let go" the key and mouse. As it zooms and rotates from the anchor point this should accomplish what you need.

         

        Neil

        Everyone's mileage always varies ...
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          SGG CREATIVE
          Inspiring
          August 13, 2023

          @SGG CREATIVE,

           

          What version of PR are you using?

           

          We need a screenshot of the Effect Controls show all the position etc options. There may be more than one anchor point.

           

          Stan

           


          I am using the latest update as I am subscribed to Adobe CC. 

          There was the Motion anchor point and the Transform effect anchor point. Moving them didn't solve the issue, it just moved my footage, which is a useless mechanic because that is what the Position setting is supposed to do.

          There needs to be a setting to move the center of your zoom to a desired point, or the anchor points should not move your footage but direct your zoom or rotation just like in After Effects or any other software.

           

          I solved the issue by nesting the clip (I found the solution on Reddit after searching for more than an hour.) It zoomed to the center after that.

          If there's something I may have missed, I am open to learning. Thank you.

           

            Richard van den Boogaard
            Community Expert
            Richard van den BoogaardCommunity Expert
            Community Expert
            October 8, 2021

            Hi arnav ozc79531848,

             

            Just to make sure: inside the Transform effect you can choose to scale Height and Width seperately or combine them together using the checkbox Uniform Scale.

             

            If you don't get a scale position from/towards the center, the Anchor values must have been changed, either in the Motion effect or the Transform effect. Make sure both of these are set to 960 x 540 when editing 1080p (and the equivalent for 2160p).

             

            Hope this helps.

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