Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
If you click on the black arrows next to the Keyframe check-boxes the CTI will
jump to the closest previous Keyframe. Similarly, when a right-facing arrow is
showing, clicking on it will jump the CTI forward to the next Keyframe set.
Another favorite helper of mine is the
Solo
switch
(right). Click on it when you need to focus your
attention on one (or more) layer's adjustment. Just
don't forget to switch it off before you render! Now
save your work (Ctrl
S) as 'WONK TV
Design - Build 01.aep'. You'll be using this project in
the next few sections.
Shift
Blending Modes
A brief look at the Composition Window will show that the layers we added to
the Timeline Window create an unfinished image. The
Hair-16.mov
layer
appears as a black box on top of the WONK TV logo, which is on top of the
Lines, which blocks everything else behind. What is needed is a way to mix the
various layers, permitting each to be seen or used as a source for another
layer's effects.
After Effects performs this mixing of layers through the use of the
Blending
Modes
- an assorted selection of transfer methods of one layer's contents to
the layers beneath. If you are familiar with Photoshop and its Layer Blending
selections, then you already understand After Effects' Blending Modes - if,
