A track matte is content on a layer used to create a transparency in another layer. Simply put, the track matte cuts a hole in a layer to expose what is in the layer below. The top layer is providing the alpha (luminance) channel for the bottom content.
This is a fairly common practice and my video below will show you how to apply this for a text title. We’ll also use the Saber plug-in from Video Copilot to generate some cool energy wave content.
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Andy Ford is a Florida-based digital strategist and video producer with over 20 years of experience. His career has spanned the sports, news, corporate, and healthcare environments. He is an Adjunct Professor for the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, instructor for the Visual Storytelling Conference, tutorial author for CreativeCOW, and an Adobe Certified Professional in Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Video Design. In his spare time, Andy enjoys traveling, cooking, and nature photography.
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