Creating and Using Track Mattes in After Effects
In this series of tutorials, we will learn the process of creating and using track mattes in After Effects. Software required: After Effects CC 12.2.0.52.
What you'll learn
In this series of tutorials, we will learn the process of creating and using track mattes in After Effects. We learn how to use several different types of footage as well as a customized particle system to create track matte reveals and effects. We learn a few time saving tips for the treatment of multiple layers to use in the track matte process. We also learn how to use blending modes and how they are related to track mattes. This training is for you if you want to learn the powerful yet simple process of creating and using track mattes in After Effects. Software required: After Effects CC 12.2.0.52.
Table of contents
- What Is a Track Matte and How Does It Work? 8m
- Creating a Matte by Color Correcting Footage 5m
- Using Blending Modes 8m
- Precomposing to Effect Multiple Layers with a Matte 6m
- Particles for Custom Track Mattes 8m
- Keying a Green Screen to Create a Matte 5m
- Tracking to Extend a Matte 9m
- Combining the Matte Extension with Footage 7m
- Particles, Blending Modes, and Lens Effects to Add Polish 6m
About the author
Laura is a passionate visual effects and motion graphics author at Pluralsight. Ever since her first exposure to After Effects in college, Laura has had an eternal drive to learn more about motion graphics, and teach others what she has discovered. Laura began working at Digital-Tutors (now a Pluralsight company) as a motion graphics artist, creating visually-appealing advertisements and informative art for the site. Throughout her time at Digital-Tutors, Laura contributed greatly to both the ... more