Different Effects in After Effects at DVinfo.net

Matthew Amirkhani · March 29th, 2007, 06:33 AM

Hi All,

I have a 10 minute clip that I want to use three different effects in it.
How can I do that in after effects 7? I want it to have a smooth flow from one effect to the other.

Thanks In advance
Matthew

Conor Ryan · March 29th, 2007, 08:01 AM

Which effects?

Matthew Amirkhani · March 29th, 2007, 08:29 AM

Hi Conor,

I haven't decided as which effects I am going to use yet I just wanted to know how I can combine several effects into one clip?

Do I have to split them or is there an easier way of doing that?

Thanks
Matthew

Pete Bauer · March 29th, 2007, 08:36 AM

Just use keyframes to invoke the effects to whatever degree (0-100%) you desire.

Conor Ryan · March 29th, 2007, 10:10 AM

Like Pete says, that might do the job you want. I'd be cautious about recommending a particular method without knowing which effects you're applying, and how you want to transition from one effect to another.

You're options are:
1. Keyframing an effect application (0 - 100%) - this may not work for all effects, it may yield results that you do not want, especially if you have overlapping transitions

2. Splitting the layer - three iterations of the same layer, different effect applied to each. You can perhaps control the transitions more.

3. Precomposing those layers, this may provide more control.

I think it would be best to approach this the other way around - figure out what you want it to look like, and then look at the technique. You seem to be going at it backwards. You may find that the look you want requires many more effects to be applied, it may need compositing, it may require the use of blending modes or alpha channel manipulation. It may only require one effect. Without knowing the final goal, I can't really tell you what the right approach might be.

March 29th, 2007, 06:33 AM	#1
Matthew Amirkhani Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 279	Different Effects in After Effects Hi All, I have a 10 minute clip that I want to use three different effects in it. How can I do that in after effects 7? I want it to have a smooth flow from one effect to the other. Thanks In advance Matthew

March 29th, 2007, 08:36 AM	#4
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Just use keyframes to invoke the effects to whatever degree (0-100%) you desire. __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

March 29th, 2007, 08:01 AM	#2
Conor Ryan Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 67	Which effects?

March 29th, 2007, 08:29 AM	#3
Matthew Amirkhani Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 279	Hi Conor, I haven't decided as which effects I am going to use yet I just wanted to know how I can combine several effects into one clip? Do I have to split them or is there an easier way of doing that? Thanks Matthew

March 29th, 2007, 10:10 AM	#5
Conor Ryan Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 67	Like Pete says, that might do the job you want. I'd be cautious about recommending a particular method without knowing which effects you're applying, and how you want to transition from one effect to another. You're options are: 1. Keyframing an effect application (0 - 100%) - this may not work for all effects, it may yield results that you do not want, especially if you have overlapping transitions 2. Splitting the layer - three iterations of the same layer, different effect applied to each. You can perhaps control the transitions more. 3. Precomposing those layers, this may provide more control. I think it would be best to approach this the other way around - figure out what you want it to look like, and then look at the technique. You seem to be going at it backwards. You may find that the look you want requires many more effects to be applied, it may need compositing, it may require the use of blending modes or alpha channel manipulation. It may only require one effect. Without knowing the final goal, I can't really tell you what the right approach might be.