Mattes

What is the primary function of mattes in After Effects?

• To add color to a layer

• To control the visibility of a layer

• To increase the size of a layer

• To change the shape of a layer

How do mattes differ from masks in After Effects?

• Mattes are part of the same layer, masks are separate

• Mattes are used for color correction, masks are not

• Mattes are a separate layer, masks are part of the same layer

• Mattes are used for animation, masks are not

How can you make the Track Matte options visible in the timeline?

• Click the Toggle Switches/Modes button at the top of the timeline

• Click the Toggle Switches/Modes button at the bottom of the timeline

• Click the first icon in the bottom right corner of the timeline

• Click the third icon in the top left corner of the timeline

What should you do if you still don't see Track Matte at the top of the timeline?

• Right click on the bar and select Layers

• Right click on the bar and select Columns, then check Modes

• Right click on the bar and select Options, then check Modes

• Right click on the bar and select Columns, then uncheck Modes

What is one way to create a matte in a video editing timeline?

• Select the layer to act as the matte from the drop-down under Track Matte.

• Use the eraser tool on the layer.

• Change the layer's opacity to zero.

• Duplicate the layer and change its color.

What tool is used to drag from the layer you want to affect to the layer you want to act as the matte?

• Pick whip (spiral icon)

• Brush tool

• Selection tool

• Crop tool

What happens to the visibility of the matte layer in After Effects when it is used?

• It becomes more visible.

• It automatically turns off.

• It changes color.

• It duplicates.

What is the main difference between masks and mattes in After Effects?

• Masks are a separate layer, while mattes are on the affected layer.

• Masks move with the layer, while mattes do not.

• Mattes change color, while masks do not.

• Mattes are only used for text, while masks are not.

What is the default type of matte created?

• Alpha matte

• Beta matte

• Gamma matte

• Delta matte

What do alpha mattes use to determine the visible parts of the matted layer?

• Color values

• Transparency values

• Brightness values

• Contrast values