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Zone Below

Dynamically reveal any part of the layer below using zone layers.

v2.3.0 AE CC 2022+
Zone Below

Overview

Zone Below lets you dynamically reveal and control the visibility of the layer underneath using special Zone layers. Choose a zone shape (Circle, Rect, or custom Path), set its size, and create a clean reveal area that you can animate like any other layer.

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Features

  • Reveal any part of the layer below using a Zone layer
  • Zone shapes:
  • Pixel-based Size control
  • Optional Copy Effects to Zone (duplicate + link effects from the source)
  • Optional Support Effects (enables Effects & Masks mode support)
  • Works with Text, Shape, and Pre-comp layers
  • One-click setup with Apply Zone Below

How to Use

1. Select a Text, Shape, or Pre-composed layer. 2. Choose a zone shape type: Circle, Rect, or Path. 3. Set the zone Size (px). 4. (Optional) Enable Copy Effects to Zone to duplicate and link effects from the source layer. 5. (Optional) Enable Support Effects to use Effects & Masks mode. 6. Click Apply Zone Below to create the Zone layer.

Notes

  • Animate the Zone layer’s transform to create moving reveals.
  • Use Path mode when you need a custom reveal shape instead of simple geometry.

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areazonecompositing