In this video of the After Effects Fundamentals series, you'll learn how to use mattes to control where a layer is visible. Mattes are similar to masks but they’re a separate layer. This opens up tons of creative possibilities to cut things out, create unique shapes, add textures, and make complex animations.

In this video:
0:55 Find Matte Options
1:51 Create a Matte
3:18 Animating with Mattes
4:29 Alpha Mattes
5:54 Luma Mattes
8:08 Sharing Mattes
9:05 Preserve Underlying Transparency
11:13 Matte Each Other

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