Paint

The Paint effect lets you modify the color and transparency of a layer while leaving the source file unaltered. To use this effect, apply the effect or simply select any of the paint tools in the Tools palette. You can use the brush tool to create spontaneous-looking writing or painting effects by animating paint strokes. You can use the clone stamp tool to retouch footage and perform necessary tasks such as wire removal. Since paint strokes are applied as effects, you can interleave them with other effects. For more information about the Paint effect, see the "Using Paint Tools" chapter in the online Help or printed guide.