Source Layers

This area lists each layer currently in the composition to which Supercomp has been applied. From here, add each layer for compositing into the Supercomp Layers area.

• Add more layers into the Supercomp Layers area either by clicking the + symbol or by dragging layers into the Supercomp Layers section.
• Double-click to add all layers into Supercomp.
• Use Cmd/Ctrl+Click to batch select multiple layers.
• Use Shift+Click to select a range of consecutive layers.

Click the < symbol to hide this section when finished.

This list is updated automatically. In other words, if more layers are added to the After Effects composition even after Supercomp has been applied and launched, those layers will also be added into this list.

Supercomp Layers

The Supercomp Layers area is where all the composition elements are arranged, adjusted, and modified to bring everything together into one unified space.

• Layers can be arranged by dragging one layer above or below another.
• Layer order affects whether a layer appears in front (on top) or behind (below) other layers.
• Layer selections are outlined in blue.
  • Selecting a layer displays its original output (without effects) in the Preview.
  • Selecting Layer Effects displays their effects on the layer.
  • Clicking outside the layers in this area displays the entire composite.
• • Deleting a Layer removes it from the Supercomp Layers section, but it can be added back later from Source Layers.

Layer Overview

Each layer carries a set of information within itself:

1. Layer Name shows the name inherited from the layer's source.
2. Show/Hide toggles the layer's output to Supercomp.
3. Mini-preview shows a quick glimpse of the layer's solo output.
4. Add Effect brings up a wheel of effects to add to the layer. The specific effects offered vary depending on the Layer Type.
   • For a more detailed look at available effects, visit the Layer Effects page.
5. Effects shows a list of effects applied to the current layer (if any).
   • Clicking effects relays their controls in the Element Controls section.
   • Selected effects are outlined in blue.
6. Layer Type is depicted by the layer's color.
   • Each layer can be Normal (blue), Additive (yellow), or Adjustment (purple).
     1. Normal: The layer is neither distorting nor coloring the frame information behind it.
     2. Additive: The layer will affect the colors of the frame information behind it.
     3. Adjustment: The layer will distort the frame information behind it.
   • Note: If Blend Modes from After Effect’s Additive category (Add, Lighten, Screen, Color Dodge, Classic Color Dodge, Linear Dodge, and Lighter Color) were assigned to the Layers in After Effects before being brought into Supercomp, an applicable Layer Type will have been automatically chosen.