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FCP to Smoke: Composite Mode
 
 
 

Some FCP composite modes are mapped to Smoke Axis surface blend modes.

Composite Modes

Final Cut Pro Smoke
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  • Add = Add (partially supported)
  • Subtract = Subtract
  • Difference = Negate
  • Multiply = Multiply
  • Screen = Screen
  • Overlay = not supported
  • Hard Light = not supported
  • Soft Light = not supported
  • Darken = Min
  • Lighten = Max
  • Travel Matte - Alpha = not supported
  • Travel Matte - Luma = not supported
  • Normal = not supported