The production of your videos is superb! All the little quirks help bring across your personality and I'm sure for the less experienced users makes AE seem less daunting and more fun - which is 100% how it should be
Thank you! I've been having so much fun spending more time adding more elements to keep the videos entertaining beyond a screen recording. I'm stoked to hear it's paying off :)
This is so important and always over looked I always forget which way round mattes work to this day. So much so I made a little matte file that sits in most projects. I'm dyspraxic so getting things like this muddled up is so easy.
@@BenMarriott thank you so much for the reply, you are one of my biggest inspirations in the mograph industries♡♡♡, thank you for all the work that you do!!
Great tutorial as always, Ben! I see an unsolved case where using Set Matte is a problem. When we are working with shape layers (or any layer with "Continuously Rasterize" on) in a precomp and in the main comp we turn on "Collapse Transformations", the matte effect changes its setting in the comp. For these cases I always have to use Track Matte. :)
Ben these videos are absolute gems! This came at the perfect time too-- I kept wanting to use the Set Matte Effect, I could tell it was superior to track mattes, but I kept running into stretching and pre-comp errors. Haha talk about a perfect video! Thank you, thank you.
only took me 3 and a half minutes to get the Matt joke lol. Didn't know about unticking the stretch matte to fit option great tip! I am generally very frequently confused by the collapse transformations / continually rasterize option in after effects- like what does it actually do?? what situations is it most useful to use it? why does it only work on compositions and not on something like a solid layer? I would love to see a separate video from you explaining it if possible.
you must have gotten ahold of one of my ae projects?! i name my various colored matte solids after famous matts. also, my vignette solid is always named "my cousin vinny".
"why did he bring out a joey...oh that guy is also matt" - (my extremely tired brain) . lol thank you for this vid. this breaks it down better than any i've seen
Thanks, it is clever, i often forget about Pre Compse layer before i use Set Matte Effect, and it brokes main comp when I turn on collapse transformation
You say you need to collapse the comp to make the matte follow the movement but in the previous example you could move the the layer and the matte wasn't folloowing anyway, didn't get that part, sorry
I only get the name of the layers in the matte section. I don't have Aplha Matte, Alpha Inverted, Luma Matte like in the video. How can I see these options? Thanks
I have 8 solids, i don't want to create an image for each and then create matte. Is there a way to reuse one image? Edit: Ah I see can can precompose and brute force.
Are you crazy rich already? Because you should...man, you are so fkn good! Call me a pokemon, because you certainly evolved me. I can't thank you enough (well, I could actually buy your course...but I'm saving money to do it. I wanna be in your pokedex).
Hi, a question for anyone who wouldn't mind helping, I'm having an issue using track matte. My layer order is Circle A, Texture above circle, dupe of Circle A above Texture, and then click 'Alpha Matte' on the Texture Layer. This used to work fine but now the Texture matte isn't contained in Circle A, it still sits over the shape. Anyone have any idea why?
It’s official. I’m calling it. This is now the best After Effects focussed RUclips channel. Congratulations. Your award is in the mail.
I might have to agree. Thanks Ben for all your videos!!!
your videos are getting better and better! I love the effort you’ve put into the free content here, thank you
Thanks so much W E :D
@@BenMarriott lol m
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DUDE. The thumbnail for this video alone is the greatest I've ever seen. As soon as I saw it, I was smiling from cheek to cheek 😅😅😅😅😅😅
As a Matt, I feel empowered seeing all of these beautiful Matt Mattes. Thanks Ben Matteott!
Your sense of humor matches your teaching and skill. Great!
Best matte presentation. 😂😂😂😂😂😍😍 Love your sense of humor. And makes it more memorable
The production of your videos is superb! All the little quirks help bring across your personality and I'm sure for the less experienced users makes AE seem less daunting and more fun - which is 100% how it should be
Thank you! I've been having so much fun spending more time adding more elements to keep the videos entertaining beyond a screen recording. I'm stoked to hear it's paying off :)
@@BenMarriott just out of interest did you search for 'most famous Matt's'? :P
This is so important and always over looked I always forget which way round mattes work to this day. So much so I made a little matte file that sits in most projects. I'm dyspraxic so getting things like this muddled up is so easy.
MATTES DO MAKE SO MUCH OF ANIMATION SIMPLER, thank you for this tutorial!
I couldn't live without Mattes. I get withdrawals after 8 hours.
@@BenMarriott thank you so much for the reply, you are one of my biggest inspirations in the mograph industries♡♡♡, thank you for all the work that you do!!
You're stepping up your game with these latest tutorials Ben 😂 Love your humor and the information you share, thanks!
I searched for a video like this on your channel just last week. The Adobe gods have blessed me.
They gave me the message :) Hope it delivers
@@BenMarriott They all do - your videos are perfect at teaching me whilst at work, but being thoroughly entertaining, thanks!
Great tutorial as always, Ben!
I see an unsolved case where using Set Matte is a problem. When we are working with shape layers (or any layer with "Continuously Rasterize" on) in a precomp and in the main comp we turn on "Collapse Transformations", the matte effect changes its setting in the comp. For these cases I always have to use Track Matte.
:)
I used AE for *years* before randomly stumbling onto the Set Matte effect, and it changed my life.
Great video as always Ben!
Same - just heard of it for the first time today!
Ben these videos are absolute gems! This came at the perfect time too-- I kept wanting to use the Set Matte Effect, I could tell it was superior to track mattes, but I kept running into stretching and pre-comp errors. Haha talk about a perfect video! Thank you, thank you.
god you look so good when you're talking about helpful animation techniques
Been using AE for 25 years, this is def the best matte vid I've ever seen on here.
I remember learning about set matte from one of your older videos. It has been a lifesaver, especially with my recent project
Helfpful as always. Thanks!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching :)
Thank you Ben Matteriot
Ayyyyyye :D You're welcome!
The best explanation of Mattes AND the best use of Matts I've ever seen! 👏
Your tutorials are freaking fantastic!
Oh my god, I've been recommending this effects as the best effect of the app for years. Thanks for making me believe I'm in the right side of history.
really interesting, with this alone ..., many ideas appear, thanks man 🙌
Oh maaaan, look this channel, i've been so lost for a long time, finally i find something amazing!
you and Jake In Motion are my hero's . hope i will be as good as you guys one day.
Matt as the matte! Love 😂
Who better? :D
How in the WORLD have I not seen your account here before? Excellent content!
I was trying to do something like this but with a mask lol this is way more practical, thanks a lot Ben!
That picture of Matt Damon was so unexpected, I laughed so hard. Well done Mr. Marriott, well done sir
Thanks for the on point explanations and a good dose of humour - it definitely helps remember the process!
Really well articulated Ben, always a pleasure
Set matte can be fickle when you want to use a layer that's been scaled or transformed, but when it works, its great
i've missed tutorials being this fun! its fun to learn new stuff! great work on these recent vids ben
good thing that the new ae version can link any layer to any matte
yes the set matte effect is doing wonders
Wow. So solid. Thanks for posting!
Thank for showing me "Set Matte", you're my hero!
I love you, Ben Marriott. Thank you so much for all the explanations. 🙏
The thumbnail alone made this amazing
Great tutorial, as usual, you deserve the like for the thumbnail alone 😆😆😆
Thank you that was pretty fast and clear
i am learning a lot from you, thank you very much
Thank you very much ! I needed to know how I can use my ink video. You explain very well what matte functions .
I’m not watching the video right now but I needed to say: the thumbnail for this is epic and amazing. 🙏
THANK YOU!!
H O W A R E Y O U D O I N G ? ... much better now thanks to your incredible tutorials, thanks Ben! 😍
Awesome explanations, although I think the "Matts" are to thank!!
GREAT VIDEO! i’m getting back into Ae and I learned about mattes in a motion graphics a year ago … completely forgot about it!
I LOVE YOU BRO
Oh stop.
@@BenMarriott haha
Top class tutorial. Neat and elegant. Thank you !
I just love the thumbnail ❤😂
two matts for the matte...brilliant
only took me 3 and a half minutes to get the Matt joke lol.
Didn't know about unticking the stretch matte to fit option great tip!
I am generally very frequently confused by the collapse transformations / continually rasterize option in after effects- like what does it actually do?? what situations is it most useful to use it? why does it only work on compositions and not on something like a solid layer? I would love to see a separate video from you explaining it if possible.
Went the whole tutorial without realising you were using Matt Damon for a reason. Hahaha quality as always Ben!
Ben this is awesome! Super helpful and funny 😂
wow! great tutorial! Thank you Ben!
Thumbnail ❤️👌
Best thumbnail, EVER!
The Matt heads!! Hahaha - you're so funny Ben. Love your work
Awesome vid, thank you :)
Thanks for sharing!
great tutorial as always
Thanks Chaar!
How is this content free... I love you
I have only matte and not matt. Where is the alpha matt?
PS I love this new style :)
you must have gotten ahold of one of my ae projects?! i name my various colored matte solids after famous matts. also, my vignette solid is always named "my cousin vinny".
I clicked on this video just because the thumbnail was clearly made by a genius.
hahaha glad you did the joke, thanks dude!
You are great sir
"why did he bring out a joey...oh that guy is also matt" - (my extremely tired brain) . lol thank you for this vid. this breaks it down better than any i've seen
If anyone here uses the saber plugin for their projects like me.
To get a black glow just luma matte a black solid. Looks cool af!
Amazing Video
omg thank you!!
Why AE doesn’t just let you select any layer when setting matt like with the parent drop down I don’t know.
I just realised the Matt Damon pun lmaooo
Thank You Very Much
I just liked the video because of the Thumbnail
Thanks, it is clever, i often forget about Pre Compse layer before i use Set Matte Effect, and it brokes main comp when I turn on collapse transformation
Oh absolutely. I used to get so frustrated and didn't use Set Matte for years because I didn't understand why it wasn't working.
@@BenMarriott Yes thanks for remind this trick
Just because of your thumbnail you have a subscriber 😂
nice!!
This guy`s face ... haha.. Ben you look like a Disney Character mate :D
Would you ever consider getting into Flame Autodesk? I feel like there's a real lack in tutorials for the program and you could freshen it up a bit
Ben could you make a tutorial on your intro please? The old one I think. Cuz there was no intro in this vid lol
in later version of after effects, it doesn't matter where your layer sits, you can matte whatever layer you want lol
Video tutorial for that effect please timing : 4:22 to 4:25
the fact that you used matte damon as a matte hahaha
That thumbnail Ben, hahaha xD
You say you need to collapse the comp to make the matte follow the movement but in the previous example you could move the the layer and the matte wasn't folloowing anyway, didn't get that part, sorry
3:20 how u doing!? 😆😆
lol at the thumbnail hahaha
I only get the name of the layers in the matte section. I don't have Aplha Matte, Alpha Inverted, Luma Matte like in the video. How can I see these options? Thanks
Hilarious and informative
Jason Bourne: How you dooooinnn?
Continually rasterize is greyed out on the layer I want to use as a matte.
THanks, but its possible to put 1+ layer in matte?! (without pre comp)
I have 8 solids, i don't want to create an image for each and then create matte. Is there a way to reuse one image?
Edit: Ah I see can can precompose and brute force.
This would be a perfect tutorial were it not for the fact that I can't stop laughing at the Matt Damon Matte.
Are you crazy rich already? Because you should...man, you are so fkn good! Call me a pokemon, because you certainly evolved me. I can't thank you enough (well, I could actually buy your course...but I'm saving money to do it. I wanna be in your pokedex).
2:44 how about using set matte effect, cant those be combined?
Hi, a question for anyone who wouldn't mind helping,
I'm having an issue using track matte. My layer order is Circle A, Texture above circle, dupe of Circle A above Texture, and then click 'Alpha Matte' on the Texture Layer. This used to work fine but now the Texture matte isn't contained in Circle A, it still sits over the shape. Anyone have any idea why?
Text animation tutorial in used in this vid
Hi Ben, I only see one column under Track Matte. I have one column under mode, one under Track Matte (not 2), and one under Parent & Link. Help😥
All good Ben! I think new version you must select the icons... I play hide and seek with adobe after effects! Thanks for all your info! Love you!