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Luisa Winters

Instructor and consultant for Adobe products

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Masks & mattes (part 1)

Create, apply, and manipulate masks and track mattes.

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Create and apply masks in After Effects.
  • Manipulate track mattes for visual effects.

Level: Intermediate

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Masking, Tracking, Rotoscoping

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 dynamic animations.
  • Track mattes utilize transparency from one layer to another.
  • Rotoscoping involves precise mask adjustments over time.
  • Multiple masks can be applied to a single layer.
  • Experiment with mask feathering for softer edges.
  • Understanding mask interpolation enhances animation fluidity.

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