Masks & mattes (part 1)
Create, apply, and manipulate masks and track mattes.
Learning Outcomes:
- Create and apply masks in After Effects
- Manipulate track mattes for visual effects
Level: Intermediate
Skills you'll gain:
After Effects, Masking, Rotoscoping, Track Matte
Key Insights
- Use the 'M' key to show mask properties.
- Masks can be set to ADD, subtract, or intersect.
- Adjust mask opacity for blending effects.
- Keyframe mask paths for animation.
- Rotoscoping involves adjusting masks frame by frame.
- Track mattes use transparency to reveal layers.
- Animate text using position keyframes.
- Practice improves mask manipulation skills.
- Different masks can coexist on a single layer.
- Understanding mask interpolation enhances visual storytelling.
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