Lesson 3

Layer Control

Learning how to trim layers and enhance them using blending modes and effects.

images In This Lesson

layers and stacking order

moving layers in time

trimming layers

trimming in the Layer and Footage panels

slip editing

Sequence Layers keyframe assistant

looping footage

image sequences

changing the frame rate; Time Stretch

blending modes

effects and solids

effect motion path

Effects & Presets panel

searching for effects

animation presets

Behavior presets

layer styles

adjustment layers

filmic glow trick

Brainstorm; the Cartoon effect

non-square pixels

Getting Started

Make sure you have copied the Lesson 03-Layer Control folder ...

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