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How to do a gradient blend from one layer to another?
Hi guys I’m new to after effects so I’m sorry if I confuse you with my description of what I’m trying to do. Been trying to search for a solution but with no success. Seems simple enough I think so maybe I’m using the wrong search terms. Hence I’m going to try explaining this in the most rudimentary way possible.
Essentially I’m looking to blend 2 clips from top to bottom of the frame, so for example clip a takes up the bottom half of the frame and clip b takes up top half of frame and where they meet in middle they blend into each other. Its a static shot, so no animation or key framing.
I thought maybe this could be accomplished using opacity and or a gradient effect, but maybe I’m thinking to literately. Been looking at blend modes but again think I might be on the wrong tracks.
Any whelp would be most appreciated.
Thanks, Kamran
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4 Replies
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Just put a mask on the top layer, open up the mask feather properties, unlock the link and just adjust the vertical feather.
Johnny Cuevas, Editor
Thinkck.com“I have not failed 700 times. I have succeeded in proving that those 700 ways will not work. When I have eliminated the ways that will not work, I will find the way that will work.”
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wow thanks mate going to try that out in the morning
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Here’s something else you might play around with. Blend the two layers using a mask, like I mentioned above, then duplicate both layers, and place them in a pre-comp. Make the pre-comp the top layer.Now, use the rectangle mask to and mask the middle horizontal 1/3 of the video. Add a vertical feather to the mask(120 or so) then play with the blending modes of the pre-comp—this way when the two layers blend together, they combine with some stronger colors that pop a little more. You may want to play with the opacity of the top layer too.
Here’s a quick little example project. 7853_blendfolder.zip
Also if you are new to AE, you really should check out: Getting started with After Effects (CS4, CS5, CS5.5, CS6, & CC)
Johnny Cuevas, Editor
Thinkck.com“I have not failed 700 times. I have succeeded in proving that those 700 ways will not work. When I have eliminated the ways that will not work, I will find the way that will work.”
—THOMAS EDISON on inventing the light bulb. -
thanks mate going through the tutorials now and I tried what you said and it works great, thanks
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