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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 combi-
nation 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
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choose the favorite.
To apply a favorite that isn't available on the Recent Favorites menu, choose Effect >
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Apply Favorite, locate the favorite effects (.FFX) file you want, and click Open.
Working with effects in 16 bits (PB only)
Many effects in After Effects support 16 bits per channel. If an effect supports only 8 bits,
and your project is set to 16 bits, After Effects displays a warning icon ( ) next to the effect
name in the Effect Controls palette. Using an 8-bit effect in a 16-bit project will result in a
loss of detail.
Changing effect property values
The Effect Controls window shows all the controls used to change the property values for
an effect. These controls can include underlined values, sliders, effect point icons, angle
controls, menus, color swatches, eyedroppers, and graphs.
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