More sophisticated Edge Behavior for Layer Styles

[Jaydude-wb]

For effects like Lens Blur or Gaussian Blur, Ae provides the ability to activate 'Repeat Edge Pixels', to let the effect go 'over the edge' in stead of regarding the edge as part of the art.

We need this for Layer Styles too. E.g. an Inner Glow should respect the shape of a Layer, even when it is animated off screen. Compare the two images' left lower corner. When the circle is animated off screen, Layer Styles are applied to the visible part of the circle intersected with the Comp edges, where it needs to be applied to the circle.*

The current situation (left lower corner) What is needed most of the time

Left: current situation (see left lower corner) / Right: the way we (I) would like it

*I know this has to do with render order in After Effects, but still it needs a solution like 'Repeat Edge Pixels'.