ABSTRACT
Compositing is the ability to combine multiple layers of video on a single screen and have them interact with each other. This capability adds great depth to FCE. Compositing allows users to create a montage of images and graphics that can explain some esoteric point or enhance a mundane portion of a production. One of the best ways to combine render elements with images is to use compositing modes. This chapter looks at quick look at the Generators, because these provide us with some useful compositing tools before discussing compositing,. One of the best uses of composite mode is to use it with text, especially animated text that's moving on the screen. The Render generators are a great tool and a hidden secret inside FCE’s Generators. They allow you to create compositing tools that will alter the shapes and textures of video and graphics images.
