How To Use CC Composite in After Effects

by | Jun 20, 2023 | Adobe After Effects, Tutorials

Adobe After Effects CC 2023: How To Use CC Composite in After Effects

Description:
This tutorial will show you how to use the CC Composite Effect in Adobe After Effects CC 2023 which makes it possible for you to add effects onto a layer and them bring back a duplicate of the original all on the same layer. CC Composite works on shapes, text, images, graphics, videos, etc.

Chapters:
00:00  Intro: About This Tutorial
00:27  Setting Up The CC Composite Effect
00:55  Add CC Composite Effect
01:41  Order of Effects
01:59  Practical Use Case: CC Composite
02:20  Add Wiggle Expression
02:38  Save As Animation Preset
03:05  Logo Example: CC Composite

Software Used:
Adobe After Effects CC 2023 (Click To Try or Buy)

How To Use CC Composite Effect in Adobe After Effects CC 2023:

  1. Create a new composition
  2. Add text, logo, graphic, video
  3. Add Effects & Presets
  4. Go to Effects & Presets Panel
  5. Search for ‘CC Composite’
  6. Click and drag on layer with effects
  7. Drag CC Composite to the bottom of the Effect Controls
  8. Uncheck RGB
  9. Change Blend Mode to ‘In Front’ or any other blend mode
  10. That’s it! Easy, but very handy. 👍

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