I've added a picture into my timeline and moved it up in the sequence.  When I go to properly position it I cannot see where it object actually is because the space is "erased" in a future layer.  Is there a way to see through each of the layers to better size and position the object?

Hi,
For any element that you want to hide:
1) click the thumbnail image for that element in the timeline at the bottom of the screen.
2) then click the "eye" icon below the thumbnail image to hide it.

to unhide all hidden elements at the same time click the larger eye icon in the lower right corner of the screen.

note: hidden elements will still be rendered in a published video I believe.

-Mike (videoscribe user)