Anchor is a quick utility tool to reposition a layer's anchor point without affecting its visual position in the composition. This tool is essential for setting up proper rotation and scaling pivot points.
Setup
Select one or more layers you'd like to adjust the anchor point for
Run the Anchor tool and choose your desired anchor point position
Options
Center
Centers the anchor point to the layer's center
Average
Positions the anchor point at the average center of all selected layers
To First
Positions the anchor point at the first layer of all selected layers
To Last
Positions the anchor point at the last layer of all selected layers
Rotation Lock
Maintains the layer's current rotation when repositioning the anchor point
Include Masks
Considers mask paths when calculating anchor point position
After Effects