Adobe After Effects Adobe After Effect 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the term 'parenting' mean in After Effects?
- Linking one layer's transforms to follow another (Correct answer)
- Duplicating a layer
- Locking a layer
- Renaming a layer
Correct answer: Linking one layer's transforms to follow another
Parenting makes a child layer inherit the transform changes of its parent layer.
Question 2: Which blending mode adds the colors of a layer to those below it, brightening the image?
- Add (Correct answer)
- Multiply
- Darken
- Normal
Correct answer: Add
The Add blending mode sums pixel values, producing a brighter result.
Question 3: What is a track matte used for?
- Using one layer's alpha or luminance to define another's transparency (Correct answer)
- Stabilizing footage
- Color grading
- Adding audio
Correct answer: Using one layer's alpha or luminance to define another's transparency
A track matte uses one layer to control the transparency of the layer beneath it.
Question 4: Which shortcut reveals all keyframed properties of a selected layer?
- U (Correct answer)
- P
- A
- M
Correct answer: U
Pressing U (the 'Uber' key) shows every animated property on the layer.
Question 5: What does motion blur simulate in an animation?
- Natural blurring of fast-moving objects (Correct answer)
- Reduced file size
- Color correction
- Depth of field
Correct answer: Natural blurring of fast-moving objects
Motion blur reproduces the streaking that occurs when objects move quickly.
Question 6: Where do you add compositions to be exported in the standard workflow?
- Render Queue (Correct answer)
- Project panel
- Effects panel
- Timeline panel
Correct answer: Render Queue
The Render Queue lists compositions and their output settings for export.
Question 7: What is the function of an adjustment layer?
- Apply effects to all layers beneath it (Correct answer)
- Hold audio only
- Store project notes
- Lock the composition
Correct answer: Apply effects to all layers beneath it
Effects on an adjustment layer affect every layer positioned below it.
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What does the term 'parenting' mean in After Effects?