How to map same single effect from multiple layers into one (adjustment) layer?

[ryanb43398010]

Hey guys,

I am a total noob at AAE despite using it for multiple years.  I am looking for help mapping one effect used across multiple layers into one layer so that I can edit several layers at one time.   Does that make sense? 

For example, while using audio spectrums you are able to change the colors of the spectrums - although if you have multiple spectrums and want to edit the colors you have to go into each layer and edit the colors.  It's very troublesome and take a long time. 

I know there is a way to edit all of the spectrum's colors in one layer instead of lets say 5 for example. 

Can anyone provide help? 

Thank you,

Ryan

[Dave_LaRonde]

ryanb43398010 wrote:

Hey guys,

I am a total noob at AAE despite using it for multiple years. I am looking for help mapping one effect used across multiple layers into one layer so that I can edit several layers at one time. Does that make sense?

That depends.  If you want use the same effect on EVERY layer below it in the timeline, an Adjustment layer makes sense.

Do you want to do that?  For EVERY layer below the Adjustment layer, no exceptions?

Personally, I hardly ever use Adjustment Layers.  I did on a project I'm doing this week, because I intended the two animated effects in the Adjustment Layer to affect every layer below them.

[Szalam]

If adjustment layers won't work for your project, you can use the copy with property links option (assuming you are using a CC version). You can read more about it here: favorite features in CC versions of After Effects: property links