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Luisa Winters

Instructor and consultant for Adobe products

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Layer visibility

Learn how to modify layer visibility using opacity, blending modes, track mattes, and masks.

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Adjust layer visibility in After Effects.
  • Utilize blending modes effectively.
  • Keyframe opacity for dynamic effects.

Level: Intermediate

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Layer Management, Blending Modes, Opacity Control

Key Insights

  • Use the eyeball icon to hide/show layers.
  • Shy layers to declutter the timeline.
  • Blending modes affect how layers interact.
  • Shortcut for blending modes: Shift + Plus.
  • Keyframe opacity for gradual visibility changes.
  • Solo layers to focus on specific elements.
  • Toggle switches to access blending modes.
  • Reset transform properties for clean edits.
  • Use opacity for ghostly effects.
  • Modify templates by revealing shy layers.

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