Channel > Solid Composite effect

The Solid Composite effect offers a quick way to create a composite of a new color solid behind the original source layer. You can control the opacity of the source layer, control the opacity of the solid, and apply blend modes all within the effect's controls.


Original (left); with Source Opacity and Opacity set to 50% and Blending Mode set to Difference (center); and Source Opacity and Opacity set to 100%, Color sampled from cloud layer, and Blending Mode set to Normal (right)

Adjust the following controls for the Solid Composite effect:

Source Opacity

Specifies the transparency of the source layer.

Color

Specifies the color of the new solid.

Opacity

Specifies the transparency of the solid.

Blending Mode

Specifies the blend mode the effect uses to combine the original layer and the new solid. These blend modes behave exactly like those in the Timeline window.