Inspired by Node-based workflows. We often want to combine different mattes into one layer without the need of pre-comping—and then even use the same matte for multiple layers.

If we improve the already existing "Set Matte" Effect with the functions of the "Track Matte", we may be on a better path!

Here is a video of how that could work: https://vimeo.com/138156034

1. Add a "Track Matte" switch to set matte:

This could make the "Transform Properties" of the set matte behave the same as how "Track Mattes" do. (this is possible already by sandwiching the set matte effect between two transform effects)

2. Multiple "Set Matte" Effects on one Layer
"Add" and "Subtract" Mattes from each other. Similar to how masks work.

More info: http://www.sandervandijk.tv/after-effects-features/mattes

I'm really fond of Adobe Products. But It is kinda disappointing when It comes to comparing it with other VFX and Compositing Applications. Even free versions of applications like Black Magic DaVinci Resolve or Fusion have all the features that an artist would desire and they're gaining popularity by leaps and bounds.

So, there's dire need of some serious upgrade that actually deserves the title "Major Update".

We want a real 3D Workspace as well as the capability to choose between layer-based or node-based workflow.

It will surely give Adobe an edge over its competitors making it the first choice of all types of artists as it's also tightly integrated with its other Apps i.e., Photoshop and Illustrator.

Adobe must seriously implement such features that would not only make us proud being a part of Adobe Family but also realize that it is worth the subscription model.

Looking forward to experiencing these

This is how parenting works when you copy/paste a new set of layers. It creates parents relative to the new layers you've pasted. That is smart, now if only effects worked the same way! For some reason the default behavior on plugins is to revert the layer inputs on effects like “set matte” or “create nulls from paths” to the source layer that the effect is applied to after pasting.

I frequently use both of the aforementioned effects to make templates, and I'm constantly copy/pasting sets of template layers into new comps, but every time I do I have to manually reconnect the layer inputs which becomes and enormous pain when doing it 20+ times.

I attached a reference of what I'm talking about in case it wasn't clear.

The original comp is showing a set matte effect that is on layers 4-6. It's taking the matte from layer 7, "box1 matte4". When I copy/paste these layers into a new comp in the second image, you'll see that the set matte effect has been reset to layer 4, "feet" which is the same layer the effect is on. Why can't it remember the relative layer references?? It remembered all of the parenting, but it can't remember these for some reason.

PLEASE figure out a way to implement this. It's a huge time suck and I'm not sure why anyone would want it to function as it does currently.

Latest version of After Effects. Import a .TGA sequence fine. Import a single .TGA and After Effects crashes and requires I close the app. The .TGA sequence that imports fine is 8192 X 8192. The single .TGA is the same size. One crashes after effects the other does not. This BUG just showed up today after update. Additionally I attempted to contact support and was directed to a person that was reading from a web page trying to assist, zero experience with After Effects. We pay a monthy subscription and the only time I have ever contact Adobe about a problem I get sent to a person who has zero experience. This is NOT customer service. My computer is running Windows 10, 64gb Ram, 3- Nvida 980Ti video cards, 8 core Xeon Processor. Huge waste of time. I will now have to uninstall After Effects and reinstall and older version. If the software is not ready to be released and has not been tested please do not release it and waste peoples valuable time. I attempted to attach the .TGA file and was given the error the file type was not valid and the attachment was to large ? If I cant send you the file how can you recreate the error ?

In specific cases, the "CC composite"-effect works differently in CC2018 then in CC2019. In most cases, you won't see a difference, but combining certain blurs on multiple layers gives the CC composite a bit of an offset to the upper left.

Let me give an example: A simple comp with three layers. The two upper ones are adjustment layers. The bottom one is a black solid.

- The top adjustment layer has an opacity of 50% and has a "CC Composite" effect on it
- The middle adjustment layer has an opacity of 1% and has a "Fast Box Blur" with a radius of 20
- the bottom solid is has an opacity of 100% and has a "Circle" effect on it (Radius:10, Blending Mode: Normal), then there is a "Fast Box Blur"(Blur Radius:5) or "Directional Blur"(blur Length:5)

If you have a comp like this, in AE CC2018 you'll see one dot and in AE CC2019 you'll see two dots. The CC Composite effects give the original dot an offset two the upper left. And I assume that the offset is based on the the bounding box of the calculated effects since the position of the 'ghost dot' can be changed by changing the direction of the 'Directional Blur' or by changing the blur dimensions of the 'Fast Box Blur'

I use 'CC composite' a lot, but because it's behaving somewhat unreliable in CC2019 I'm forced to go back to CC 2018. When is this bug going to be fixed?

See attached file for the example AE file