Adobe After Effects CS3 - Manual (Page 169)

AFTER EFFECTS CS3
User Guide
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Blending mode reference
All blending modes described in this section are available for blending between layers. Some of these options are
available for paint strokes, layer styles, and effects.
For in-depth information about the concepts and algorithms behind these blending modes, see the PDF reference
material on the Adobe website at
www.adobe.com/go/learn_general_blendingmodes .
Blending mode gallery
underlying layer
source layer
Normal Dissolve Dancing Dissolve
Darken Multiply Color Burn
Classic Color Burn Linear Burn Darker Color
Add Lighten Screen
Color Dodge Classic Color Dodge Linear Dodge