Apply an Effect to Top Layer Only

[Don Smith]

Right click on the title effect to open it in motion. De-select the Title Background and save a copy. If the effect allows u to edit it u can defeat affecting all layers like this.

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[Steve Schoenbaum]

Thanks, Don. You know, I tried that before and it didn’t work but just realized that I also needed to de-select the transition out. Anyway, thanks and. although I’d like this choice to be embedded in the inspector in FC, I feel like I’ve gained a small measure of control back from Apple (even if it is on their terms!).

FCP X 10.2.2
MacBook Pro 10.10.5

[Don Smith]

It maybe possible to Rig the Title Background and Publish a control to make the Title Background active or inactive but I haven’t tried to do that. I might experiment with that.

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[Ivo Fuentes]

Thanks for the tip Ronny!

I was having the same problem as the original thread.. a quick forum search, and stubbled on your comment.
Tried it and worked.

Awesome!