Skip to main content
All CollectionsVideo CreationAssets and Media
How do I access and customize layers?
How do I access and customize layers?

Learn how to use layers to stack text, design elements, images, and more for a dynamic and visually appealing video.

S
Written by Sabrina Wu
Updated yesterday

Layers are essential for organizing and editing elements in AI Studios. They let you make changes to specific parts of your design without affecting others. This gives you more flexibility and control over your creative process. Whether you're adjusting colors, rearranging elements, or adding effects, layers help you manage your project with ease and precision.

Working with Layers

  1. Adding Media and Elements

    • Upload media or add stock elements to the main video editor.

    • The most recently added file will appear at the top or front of the layer stack.

    • This makes it easy to control which elements appear in front or behind others.

  2. Selecting Layers

    • Right-click on any element in the editor to access layer options.

    • If a layer is at the back and hard to select:

      • Click the "Select Layer" option from the menu.

      • Select the element you want to edit.


Reordering Layers

  1. Select the layer you want to move.

  2. Adjust its position by using the following options:

    • Send Backward: Move the layer one step behind other layers.

    • Send to Bottom: Move the layer all the way to the back.

    • Bring Forward: Move the layer one step in front of others.

    • Bring to the Front: Move the layer all the way to the front.

Note: Layers positioned forward will cover those behind them.


Grouping Elements in AI Studios

Grouping elements in AI Studios allows you to move and adjust multiple items together, maintaining consistent alignment and design. This is particularly useful for managing complex projects with multiple overlapping elements.

  1. How to Group Elements

    • Hold down the Shift key and click on the layers you want to group.

    • This enables temporary grouping, allowing you to reposition and adjust elements as a single unit.

  2. Limitations of Grouping

    • AI Studios currently supports temporary grouping only.

    • Permanent grouping of layers is not available at this time.


Tips and Tricks for Using Layers

  • Label Your Uploaded Media: Name your uploaded media to keep track of them, especially in complex projects. This prevents confusion and streamlines the editing process. This prevents confusion and streamlines the editing process.

  • Lock Layers: Lock layers that you don’t want to accidentally move while editing other elements. This ensures stability for background or static components.

Did this answer your question?