Keying & track mattes
Create composites and learn features such as keying, opacity, masking effects, mattes, and alpha channels.
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Learning Outcomes:
- Create composites using keying techniques
- Utilize track mattes for transparency effects
- Apply color correction in After Effects
Level: Intermediate
Skills you'll gain:
After Effects, Keying, Masking, Color Correction
Key Insights
- Keying removes specific colors from a clip.
- Use Key Light for effective green screen keying.
- Adjust screen gain and balance for better results.
- Screen pre-blur helps create a uniform key.
- Garbage mattes can clean up unwanted areas.
- Track mattes use transparency from one layer to affect another.
- Gaussian blur can soften harsh edges in effects.
- Lumetri Color is preferred for advanced color correction.
- Masking tools allow for selective transparency adjustments.
- Experiment with keyframes for dynamic effects.
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