Compo
2D Generator
-
Composite
2D Layer
,
Shape layer
and
3D Layer
together. [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [N] to create a new composition after opening Smode
Note: To create a compo from several Layers, select them and press [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [C]
A compo is a collection of
2D Layer
, composited together.
A compo can contain
2D Layer
and
3D Layer
together. It can also contain
Tools
and
Audio File
.
A compo can also exist as a layer (pre-comp). That means layers can be grouped inside a compo , inside your main compo .
A compo has a main animation, that can either be a
Timeline
or a
Cue List
. A compo with a main timeline can be played back like any other animated media (video, animated generative layer, etc).
A compo has a main
Camera
. It defines the point of view that will be used to show the
3D Layer
in the compo .
When saved on disk, a compo has the extension “.compo”.
You can also Bake compositions and Export and Consolidate them (except on Synth).
To save a compo . Simply press [Ctrl] + [S] or do File Based Generators -> “Save/Save as”
Learn more about 2D compositing by reading: Basics of 2D Compositing .
Variables:
- Background: The background color of the compo (can be semi or fully transparent)
- Current Camera: Select the camera used to show the 3D objects contained by the compo
-
Main Animation:
A compo main Animation is it’s main
Timeline
. You can create it like that :
and is then created under the compo 
- Cameras: Cameras
Python
Oil.createObject("Compo")