Understanding Layers — Roadmap Step & Resources
How stacked layers and blend modes build a final image
- Level: beginner
- Estimated time: 1 days
- Roadmap: Adobe After Effects & Motion Graphics
Before this step
Study resources
- Adobe After Effects Product Page (Article) — Adobe's overview of After Effects features, plans and use cases. Background reading/viewing for: Understanding Layers.
- SonduckFilm (Video) — SonduckFilm is a leading After Effects YouTube channel (1M+ subscribers) with 1,300+ motion graphics and post-production tutorials. Covers practical technique relevant to: Understanding Layers.
Part of
- Short-Form Content Fundamentals — section
- Adobe After Effects & Motion Graphics roadmap — the full learning path