Adobe After Effect Flashcards
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Which expression returns the current time of the composition in seconds?
Answer: time
The 'time' expression evaluates to the current composition time in seconds.
What is the purpose of the wiggle() expression?
Answer: Add random oscillating motion to a property
wiggle() generates pseudo-random movement based on frequency and amplitude.
Which tool is used to draw a mask directly on a layer?
Answer: Pen tool
The Pen tool creates mask paths by placing vertices on a layer.
What does the Roto Brush tool help you accomplish?
Answer: Separate a foreground subject from its background
The Roto Brush isolates a moving subject from the background across frames.
Which interpolation type creates sharp, instant changes between keyframe values?
Answer: Hold
Hold interpolation keeps a value constant until the next keyframe, producing a sudden jump.
What is the 3D camera tracker primarily used for?
Answer: Analyze footage to insert elements that match camera movement
The 3D camera tracker reconstructs camera motion so new elements can be integrated realistically.
Which panel shows real-time pixel and color values under the cursor?
Answer: Info panel
The Info panel reports color, alpha, and coordinate values at the pointer.