Hiding layers in the Composition window

Use the Video switch to exclude or include layers from appearing in the Composition window. The Video switch is on by default, so the layer displays in the Composition window. When you want to speed up redraw or exclude a layer from appearing in both the preview and the rendered version, turn off the Video switch.

To show or hide a layer in the Composition window:

Do either of the following:

• Click the Video  switch for a layer in the Timeline window to show or hide the layer.
• Select a layer, choose Layer > Switches, and make sure that the Video command is selected (to display the layer) or deselected (to hide the layer).

To hide all layers that are not selected in the Composition window:

Choose Layer > Switches > Hide Other Video.

To show all layers in the Composition window:

Choose Layer > Switches > Show All Video.