Layers are the elements that make up a composition. Without layers, a composition is just an empty frame. You can use any number of layers as needed to create your composition.…Continue readingCreating Layers
Layer modes determine how each layer intersects or interacts with the layers below it. The layer blending modes in After Effects (formerly Layer Modes and Transfer Modes) are identical to those in Adobe Photoshop.…Continue readingBlending modes and layer styles