User Guide

CHAPTER 8
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Applying Effects
To remove all effects applied to a layer:
1 In the Timeline or Composition window, select the layer or layers from which you want
to remove all effects.
2 Choose Effect > Remove All.
Note: This command eliminates all keyframes for the deleted effects. If you choose Remove All
accidentally, immediately choose Edit > Undo to restore the effects and keyframes.
Saving favorite effects for instant reuse
You can save settings of one or more effects as a favorite effect. Saving an effect as a favorite
saves any set keyframes, as well as expressions used in the effect. For example, suppose you
design an effect for a ray gun hitting its target by using a complex combination of
brightness, lens flare, and distortion settings that change over time. The 20 most recently
saved or applied favorites appear under Recent Favorites in the Effect menu.
To save a favorite effect:
1 Select a layer in the Timeline or Composition window, and apply one or more effects to
it. If you want, animate the effect using keyframes.
2 In the Effect Controls window for that layer, select one or more effects to include in this
favorite.
3 Choose Effect > Save Favorite. Specify a filename and location, and click Save.
To apply a favorite effect:
1 Select one or more layers.
2 Do one of the following:
• To apply a recently used or saved favorite, choose Effect > Recent Favorites, and then
choose the favorite.
• To apply a favorite that isn’t available on the Recent Favorites menu, choose Effect > Apply
Favorite, locate the favorite effects (.FFX) file you want, and click Open.
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