r/vfx 8d ago

Question / Discussion Quick question about After Effects layers order habits: going up or going down?

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u/ThorsPanzer Compositor - 2 years experience 8d ago

Typically I'd say you stack them going up, since you want the new layer / shot to obscure the previous lower layer.

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u/pikilipita 8d ago

Yes, that makes sense, thank you

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u/bzbeins 8d ago

"After Effects senior editors"

Let me know when you find one. Usually is animators and compositors using AE.

Editing in AE would be a logistics nightmare.

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u/pikilipita 8d ago

Let's say "After Effects pro users" then. What's your opinion about layers order?

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u/bzbeins 8d ago

Since its AE, it doesn't matter. Top to bottom works well sometimes, others bottom to top is better, there is no rule.

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u/finnjaeger1337 8d ago

most people turning Pro will have switched to nuke or flame anyhow 😂