After Effects On the Spot[c] Time-Saving Tips and Shortcuts from the Pros

Bad Backlight Bad

Have some footage with blown out skies and subjects who are drifting into the Shadows? Adobe has a great solution called Shadow Highlights in After Effects 6.5. Be sure to deselect the Auto Options and then twirl down the More Options portion of the effect controls. This is a powerful and intuitive way to fix troublesome footage.