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

No Alpha? No Worries!

Is your video missing a precious alpha channel? Have no fear, the Paint Effect is here!

• Adding an alpha with paint effects gives you utmost control and you can edit the alpha directly in AE.

• When you paint, choose Alpha in the Paint palette.

• You can change channels after you have painted a stroke if you forgot to choose Alpha.

• White will have no effect (100% opaque ), black will be totally transparent, and all other colors will be changed to various shades of transparency depending on their gray value.