Week 9: Oct 23

Effects (part 1)
  • You can apply effects to a layer by selecting it and: 
    • choosing Effects > ... from the top menu 
    • right-clicking on the layer in the timeline and choosing Effects > ... 
    • right-clicking inside the Effects Controls window and choosing the desired effect 
  • When trying to apply the same effect to multiple layers, create an Adjustment Layer (Layer > New > Adjustment Layer); it must be at the top of the layers you want to affect 
  • Set keyframes to any property of an effect that has the stop-watch symbol 
  • You can set keyframes in the Effects Controls window or in the Effects properties of the layer on the timeline 
  • Effects categories covered in class: 
    • Color Correction 
    • Blur-Sharpen 
    • Distort 
    • Generate 
    • Transition