Here are five of the most common blending modes and what they do. This information is applicable to other software, too!
When compositing VFX stock footage to your shots, a working knowledge of what different types of blending modes do for your scene is very important.One of the many questions we get asked on a daily basis is how to properly blend layers together using these different types of blending modes. And what you will learn in this tutorial is universal and can apply to other software outside After Effects.
This After Effects Quick Tips tutorial covers:
Multiply
Screen
Add
Subtract
Overlay
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