Join Alan Demafiles for an in-depth discussion in this video Blending modes for layers, part of After Effects CC 2017 Essential Training: Motion Graphics.
- [Instructor] After Effects allows one layer's pixels…to interact with the layers below it…using the color and the brightness of the pixels…and then combining them mathematically.…These are called blending modes.…These blending modes can often lighten or darken…or add or subtract contrast to the overall image.…They have a wide range of uses in motion graphics,…including being able to stylize images…or adding a layer of texture that can easily alter…the mood and feel of our imagery.…So here in this first example,…I've got two instances of this picture of woods,…and with blending modes,…they are mathematically altering or adding and subtracting,…basically doing some behind the scenes wizardry…that enables the pixels to interact with each other.…
And so if you don't already have it,…go ahead, right click here, and under columns, enable modes,…and that will get you to the list of modes here.…You can see the dropdown list is pretty extensive here.…You can also find the blending modes…over here under layer, blending mode.…
Author
Alan Demafiles
Released
1/24/2017- Working with shape layers, animation, compositing, and type
- Using Basic After Effects 3D
- Building a basic camera rig
- Using the Cinema 4D renderer
- Using Cinema 4D Lite
- Creating 3D text and 3D geometry
- Adding compositions to the Render Queue
- Recording multiple files with the Render Queue
- Using Adobe Media Encoder
- Using prerenders
- Collapsing transformations
Skill Level Intermediate
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome55s
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Samples and inspiration2m 37s
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Big picture concepts3m 3s
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Using the exercise files1m 30s
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1. Working with Shape Layers
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Shape layer overview4m 51s
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Shape layers and transforms4m 18s
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Repeating elements6m 19s
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Creating write-on paths8m 28s
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2. Working with Animation
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Adding and adjusting keys6m 19s
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Anchor point fundamentals5m 59s
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Parenting6m 49s
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Motion sketching8m 25s
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3. Working with Compositing
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What is compositing?2m 54s
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Blending modes for layers6m 44s
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Creating and animating masks6m 57s
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Using track mattes5m 40s
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Adding effect filters7m 31s
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4. Working with Type
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Setting type6m 21s
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Using text animators6m 47s
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Animating type on a path7m 54s
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5. Basic After Effects 3D
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Intro to 3D layers5m 33s
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Cameras and lights6m 41s
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3D layer properties3m 42s
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Null object parenting4m 46s
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Building a basic camera rig7m 25s
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6. 3D Geometry
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Creating 3D text8m 4s
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Creating 3D geometry6m 27s
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CINEMA 4D Lite introduction5m 50s
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7. Rendering for Motion Graphics
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Using prerenders6m 34s
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8. Motion Graphic Workflow Tips
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Collapse transformations7m 6s
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Conclusion
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Goodbye17s
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