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Hint: The main Switcher also hosts a Comp Bin. However, LiveSet effects are not supported in this case.
It’s worth noting that, since T-Bar states are stored and applied by Comps, TriCaster’s transition effects can
be applied by selecting a Comp.
Let’s discuss an example:
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Suppose KEY 1 is a lower third type title overlay, and has a ‘fly on’ type transition assigned to it.
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Comp 1 was stored with KEY 1 not visible.
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Comp 2 was stored with KEY 1 hidden.
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Click Comp 1, then – a moment later - Comp 2.
The result is that KEY 1 will animate in and out according to the state stored in each Comp.
Actually, Comps can apply transitions to multiple layers at one time with a single click. Animation between
the current layer states and settings is not limited to the effects provided by transitions, however. Let’s
consider a different example.
 Select Comp 2, ensuring that KEY 1 is visible.
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Use the Positioner controls for KEY 1 to slide the lower third title off the page (Figure 14-23),
completely hiding it from view.
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Store a new Comp.
Switch back and forth between these two Comps and you’ll notice that animating the layer’s position
of the layer has effectively allowed you to create a custom transition. Experiment with other settings,
such a Z or Y axis rotation and you’ll begin to see just how much power Comps give you.
Using these and other settings to animate the various video layers, very complex compositions can be
introduced into your production with a single click in the Comp Bin.
FIGURE 14-23