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To reorder layers:
1 Select a layer from the Layer Editor.
2 Use the arrow buttons at the bottom of the Layer Editor to reorder the
layer.
Modifying Motion Blur on Individual Layers
You can modify the motion blur applied to your composition on individual
layers, so that each layer appears to be moving at a different speed than other
layers—see
Adding Motion Blur and Depth of Field to a Scene on page 292.
To modify the motion blur on a layer:
1 Select a layer from the Layer Editor.
2 Enter a value in the Time Dilation field. A higher value speeds up the
blur effect for the layer; a lower value slows it down.
Setting Layer Visibility Properties
You can set layer visibility properties to specify how the layer is rendered or
“seen” by the camera.
To set the visibility options:
➤ Select any of the following in the Reaction tab.
Size (in pixels):Thumbnails:
The layer is visible to the camera. If you hide the layer from the
camera, the layer may still cast a shadow and can be seen by a light.
Visible to Camera
The layer can cast shadows.Cast Shadow
The layer receives shadows cast by itself and by other layers in the
composition.
Receive Shadow
The front faces of the layer will be rendered.Front Face
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