composite mode keys

can you key your composite modes or switch them over time on one object/clip?

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In my own experience, composite modes are touchy and don't work well with transitions, keys and masks. If I need to switch from one mode to another, I tend to have to use Opacity keyframes to transition between clips in different composite modes. If anybody else has a better idea, I'm all ears.


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Duplicate the clips.
Apply a different mode to each one.
Keyframe Opacity from one clip to another.
This technique is in my book.

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Um...look at Kev's signature in the same post.

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yeah mok,
thats what i did i just copied and paste the change the 3 clips to the modes i needed. i didn't need the opacity keys cause they looked nice with the sudden changes.

""" What you do with what you have, is more important than what you could do, with what you don't have."

> > > Knowledge + Action = Wisdom - J. Corbett 1992 """"

Yes I know of his book I just thought it should be in the body it's in my book "Motion Graphics and Effects in Final Cut Pro" where the uninformed would see it better. I thought he should have said where you could buy it at as well it's available in the LAFCPUG store.

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Dean

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> Yes I know of his book I just thought it should be in the body it's in my book "Motion Graphics
> and Effects in Final Cut Pro" where the uninformed would see it better. I thought he should
> have said where you could buy it at as well it's available in the LAFCPUG store.

Dean, Kevin's signature is about as clear as it can be. He "should" not have to do anything. Remember that the people who offer help in the forum are doing it on their own time. Please be courteous when making requests of other people.


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