After Effects

Monogram supports 55 functions in After Effects.

Presets are functions curated to pair best with a Monogram module.

For the full list of functions supported in After Effects, see "All Functions" section.

Dial Presets

• Adjust Any Property
  • Adjust Any Property (fine)
    • Click on any numeric field inside After Effects and adjust it by moving the dial right (increase) or left (decrease).
      
      The press action toggles through other properties in the selected panel.
  • Adjust Any Property (coarse)
    • Click on any numeric field inside After Effects and adjust it by moving the dial right (increase) or left (decrease).
      
      The press action toggles through other properties in the selected panel.
  • Select Property
    • Click on any numeric field inside After Effects. Move selection to the next or previous property by turning the dial right (next) or left (previous).
• Layer Properties
  • Start Point
    • Move the selected layer's Start Point in the timeline.
      Press down the dial to reset the Start Point to the beginning of the timeline.
  • Blend Mode
    • Adjusts the selected layer's Blend Mode.
      Press down the dial to reset the Blend Mode to Normal.
  • Anchor/Point of Interest
    • Anchor Point: X
      • Adjusts the selected layer's X axis Anchor Point or Point of Interest.
        Press down the dial to reset the anchor point.
    • Anchor Point: Y
      • Adjusts the selected layer's Y axis Anchor Point or Point of Interest.
        Press down the dial to reset the anchor point.
    • Anchor Point: Z
      • Adjusts the selected layer's Z axis Anchor Point or Point of Interest.
        Press down the dial to reset the anchor point.
  • Orientation
    • Orientation X
      • Adjusts the selected layer's X axis Orientation.
        The layer needs to be 3D for this property.
        Press down the dial to reset the X axis value to zero.
    • Orientation Y
      • Adjusts the selected layer's Y axis Orientation.
        The layer needs to be 3D for this property.
        Press down the dial to reset the Y axis value to zero.
    • Orientation Z
      • Adjusts the selected layer's Z axis Orientation.
        The layer needs to be 3D for this property.
        Press down the dial to reset the Z axis value to zero.
  • Position
    • Position X
      • Adjusts the selected layer's X axis Position.
        Press down the dial to reset the position to the center.
    • Position Y
      • Adjusts the selected layer's Y axis Position.
        Press down the dial to reset the position to the center.
    • Position Z
      • Adjusts the selected layer's Z axis Position.
        Press down the dial to reset the position to the center.
  • Scale
    • Scale All
      • Adjusts the selected layer's Scale, changing the X, Y, and Z axes together.
        Press down the dial to reset the scale to 100%.
    • Scale X
      • Adjusts the selected layer's X axis Scale.
        Press down the dial to reset the X axis scale to 100%.
    • Scale Y
      • Adjusts the selected layer's Y axis Scale.
        Press down the dial to reset the Y axis scale to 100%.
    • Scale Z
      • Adjusts the selected layer's Z axis Scale.
        Press down the dial to reset the Z axis scale to 100%.
  • Rotation
    • Rotation X
      • Adjusts the selected layer's X axis Rotation.
        The layer needs to be 3D for this property.
        Press down the dial to reset the X axis value to its last position.
    • Rotation Y
      • Adjusts the selected layer's Y axis Rotation.
        The layer needs to be 3D for this property.
        Press down the dial to reset the Y axis value to its last position.
    • Rotation Z
      • 2D rotation. Adjusts the selected layer's Z axis Rotation.
        Press down the dial to reset the Z axis value to its last position.
• Zoom
  • Adjusts the zoom level. Press dial to reset the zoom to fit the screen.

Button Presets

• Layer Properties
  • Anchor/Point of Interest
    • Reset Anchor Point (All Axes)
      • Press to reset the selected layer's Anchor Point or Point of Interest for all axes.
    • Anchor Point: X
      • Reset Anchor Point: X
        • Press to reset the selected layer's X axis Anchor Point or Point of Interest.
    • Anchor Point: Y
      • Reset Anchor Point: Y
        • Press to reset the selected layer's Y axis Anchor Point or Point of Interest.
    • Anchor Point: Z
      • Reset Anchor Point: Z
        • Press to reset the selected layer's Z axis Anchor Point or Point of Interest.
          The layer needs to be 3D for this property.
  • Position
    • Reset Position (All Axes)
      • Press to reset the selected layer's Position for all axes.
    • Position X
      • Reset Position X
        • Press to reset the selected layer's X axis Position.
    • Position Y
      • Reset Position Y
        • Press to reset the selected layer's Y axis Position.
    • Position Z
      • Reset Position Z
        • Press to reset the selected layer's Z axis Position.
          The layer needs to be 3D for this property.
  • Orientation
    • Reset Orientation (All Axes)
      • Press to reset the selected layer's Orientation for all axes.
        The layer needs to be 3D for this property.
    • Orientation X
      • Reset Orientation X
        • Press to reset the selected layer's X axis Orientation.
          The layer needs to be 3D for this property.
    • Orientation Y
      • Reset Orientation Y
        • Press to reset the selected layer's Y axis Orientation.
          The layer needs to be 3D for this property.
    • Orientation Z
      • Reset Orientation Z
        • Press to reset the selected layer's Z axis Orientation.
          The layer needs to be 3D for this property.
  • Rotation
    • Reset Rotation (All Axes)
      • Press to reset the selected layer's Rotation for all axes.
    • Rotation X
      • Reset Rotation X
        • Press to reset the selected layer's X axis Rotation.
          The layer needs to be 3D for this property.
    • Rotation Y
      • Reset Rotation Y
        • Press to reset the selected layer's Y axis Rotation.
          The layer needs to be 3D for this property.
    • Rotation Z
      • Reset Rotation Z
        • Press to reset the selected layer's Z axis Rotation.
  • Scale
    • Scale X
      • Reset Scale X
        • Press to reset the selected layer's X axis Scale.
    • Scale Y
      • Reset Scale Y
        • Press to reset the selected layer's Y axis Scale.
    • Scale Z
      • Reset Scale Z
        • Press to reset the selected layer's Z axis Scale.
          The layer needs to be 3D for this property.
    • Scale All
      • Reset Scale All
        • Press to reset the selected layer's Scale for all axes.

Orbiter Presets

• Layer Properties
  • Layer Opacity
    • Tilt X = Unassigned
      Tilt Y = Opacity
      Turn = Opacity
  • Anchor/Point of Interest X/Y & Z
    • Tilt X = Anchor/PoI X
      Tilt Y = Anchor/PoI Y
      Turn = Anchor/PoI Z
      
      Z axis requires a 3D layer for functionality.
  • Position X/Y & Z
    • Tilt X = Position X
      Tilt Y = Position Y
      Turn = Position Z
      
      Z axis requires a 3D layer for functionality.
  • Position X/Y & Rotation
    • Tilt X = Position X
      Tilt Y = Position Y
      Turn = Rotation Z (Roll/2D rotation)
      
      Compatible with all layers; recommended for 2D.
  • Scale All Axes
    • Tilt X = Unassigned
      Tilt Y = Scale All
      Turn = Scale All
      
      Adjusts scale uniformly across all axes.
  • Scale X/Y & Z
    • Tilt X = Scale X
      Tilt Y = Scale Y
      Turn = Scale Z
      
      Per-axis adjustment of scale.
      Z axis requires a 3D layer for functionality.
  • Orientation X/Y & Z
    • Tilt X = Orientation Y (Yaw)
      Tilt Y = Orientation X (Pitch)
      Turn = Orientation Z (Roll)
      
      Requires a 3D layer for functionality.
  • Rotation X/Y & Z
    • Tilt X = Rotation Y (Yaw)
      Tilt Y = Rotation X (Pitch)
      Turn = Rotation Z (Roll/2D rotation)
      
      X and Y axes require a 3D layer for functionality.
• Zoom
  • Tilt X = Unassigned
    Tilt Y = Zoom
    Turn = Zoom
• Time Marker
  • Tilt X = Time Marker
    Tilt Y = Unassigned
    Turn = Time Marker
    
    This moves the playhead in the timeline. Turn Orbiter ring for frame by frame adjustment, or use variable pressure on the disc (left and right) to move forward and backward smoothly.

All Functions

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Functions listed below can be assigned to any compatible module.

• Modify Layer
  • Set In Point
  • Set Out Point
  • Toggle Shy
  • Toggle Solo
  • Toggle Enable
  • Toggle Lock
  • Set Keyframe
  • Layer Quality
  • Layer Sampling Quality
• New Composition from Selection
• New Composition
• Preview
• Layer Properties
  • Layer Selection
    • Moves layer selection up (dial left turn) or down (dial right turn).
  • Layer Opacity
    • Adjusts the Opacity of the selected layers.
  • Layer Audio Levels
    • Adjusts the Audio Level of the selected layers.
  • Layer Start Point
    • Move the selected layer's Start Point in the timeline.
  • Layer Blend Mode
    • Adjusts the selected layer's Blend Mode.
  • Anchor/Point of Interest
    • Anchor Point: X
      • Adjusts the selected layer's X axis Anchor Point or Point of Interest.
    • Anchor Point: Y
      • Adjusts the selected layer's Y axis Anchor Point or Point of Interest.
    • Anchor Point: Z
      • Adjusts the selected layer's Z axis Anchor Point or Point of Interest.
  • Position
    • Position X
      • Adjusts the selected layer's X axis Position.
    • Position Y
      • Adjusts the selected layer's Y axis Position.
    • Position Z
      • Adjusts the selected layer's Z axis Position.
  • Scale
    • Scale All
      • Adjusts the selected layer's Scale, changing the X, Y, and Z axes together.
    • Scale X
      • Adjusts the selected layer's X axis Scale.
    • Scale Y
      • Adjusts the selected layer's Y axis Scale.
    • Scale Z
      • Adjusts the selected layer's Z axis Scale.
  • Orientation
    • Orientation X
      • Adjusts the selected layer's X axis Orientation.
        The layer needs to be 3D for this property.
    • Orientation Y
      • Adjusts the selected layer's Y axis Orientation.
        The layer needs to be 3D for this property.
    • Orientation Z
      • Adjusts the selected layer's Z axis Orientation.
        The layer needs to be 3D for this property.
  • Rotation
    • Rotation X
      • Adjusts the selected layer's X axis Rotation.
        The layer needs to be 3D for this property.
    • Rotation Y
      • Adjusts the selected layer's Y axis Rotation.
        The layer needs to be 3D for this property.
    • Rotation Z
      • 2D rotation. Adjusts the selected layer's Z axis Rotation.
• Work Area
  • Work Area Duration
    • Adjusts the duration of the work area.
  • Work Area Start
    • Adjusts the starting point of the work area.
• Color Correction
  • Input Black
    • Adjusts Input Black values of the selected layers.
      To see the sliders in After Effects, open the Effect Controls panel.
      If no Level is selected it will automatically adjust the top most level of the selected layer(s).
  • Input White
    • Adjusts Input White values of the selected layers.
      To see the sliders in After Effects, open the Effect Controls panel.
      If no Level is selected it will automatically adjust the top most level of the selected layer(s).
  • Gamma
    • Adjusts Gamma values of the selected layers.
      To see the sliders in After Effects, open the Effect Controls panel.
      If no Level is selected it will automatically adjust the top most level of the selected layer(s).
  • Output Black
    • Adjusts Output Black values of the selected layers.
      To see the sliders in After Effects, open the Effect Controls panel.
      If no Level is selected it will automatically adjust the top most level of the selected layer(s).
  • Output White
    • Adjusts Output White values of the selected layers.
      To see the sliders in After Effects, open the Effect Controls panel.
      If no Level is selected it will automatically adjust the top most level of the selected layer(s).
• Adjust Any Property
  • Adjust Any Property (fine)
    • Adjusts the selected property.
  • Adjust Any Property (coarse)
    • Adjusts the selected property.
  • Select Property
    • Moves the selection to the next or previous property.
• Zoom
  • Adjusts the zoom level.
• Time Marker
  • This moves the playhead in the timeline.
    Dials allow frame by frame adjustment.
    The slider provides larger adjustment by scaling to the length of the composition.