Within the duplicated or split layers the track matte layer remains on top of the fill layer.
After effects 2017 track mat.
Here we discuss the differences between mask and track matte along with its various features and the uses of matte in after effects.
For example if your composition contains layers a and b where a is the track matte and b the fill layer duplicating or splitting both of these.
To use the mask tracker select a mask and click the mask path setting under the mask.
If the track mattes option is missing from your after effects timeline panel right click the section above your layers navigate to the columns menu and enable modes as seen below.
Blending modes preserve underlying transparency and track mattes trkmat should now all be available.
In my last basic tutorials i covered masking and adjustment layers so go check them out if you haven t yet once you know all about masking and adjustment layers you are ready to move on to track mattes.
Connect your file to the null object.
Track forward either one frame at a time or until the end of the layer.
In the project pane that s in the lower left corner of after effects click and drag the spiral icon that s right of your file s name onto the null 1 title and then release your mouse.
Within the duplicated or split layers the track matte layer remains on top of the fill layer.
This is a guide to track matte in after effects.
After effects preserves the order of a layer and its track matte after you duplicate or split the layer.
Right click the selected mask and select track mask to begin tracking a mask.
So simple in fact that adobe after effects has track matte functionality built into the timeline window of its interface.
For example if your project contains layers a and b where a is the track matte and b the fill layer duplicating or splitting both of these.
In some ways track mattes may sound complicated but when put into practice they re rather simple.
Track mattes in adobe after effects.
In today s exciting adobe after effects basics tutorial will cover track mattes.
When a mask is selected the tracker panel switches to mask tracking mode and displays the following controls.
This process is called parenting and it will ensure that your file is motion tracked along with the null object.
After effects preserves the order of a layer and its track matte after you duplicate or split the layer.
