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Inherit Parent Opacity (editable) - After Effects Expression

Inherits opacity from parent but retains the child's editabilty

Inherit Parent Opacity (editable)

(hasParent) ? (parent.opacity/100) * value : value;

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(hasParent) ? (parent.opacity/100) * value : value;

The parent's opacity value acts as a mulitplier for the child's

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