–After creating your mask, you can change the mask mode to determine how it affects the layer. In the layer panel, click on the “Add” dropdown menu next to the mask layer and explore the different mask modes like “Add”, “Subtract”, “Intersect”, etc. –Adjust the mask featheri...
Use the Mask Expansion feature to create a vignette effect around the edges of your composition. To do this, create a circular mask with the Ellipse tool and then use the Mask Expansion option to increase the size of the mask beyond the edges of the frame. Use the Mask Tracking feature t...
Masks are an essential tool in After Effects, and Kyle Hamrick is here to show you a few easy tips.
The annoying thing about creating After Effects masks from shape is that the program automatically switches back to theTool Creates Shapeoption each time you click outside the Composition window or draw something. That's why you must constantly select the layer and enable theTool Creates Maskoption...
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For example, you can drag the mask across to make the text invisible at the start and have it fully visible after 1 second. This will create a nice simple text reveal from left to right. We'll go through some more complex effects in the video, so be sure to check it out. And if...
Feathering can be a good way to make layers blend more naturally instead of having rough edges. Refining Mask Edges It can be hard to select the edges of an object perfectly, so there are ways you can refine your selections. An easy way to do this with masks is through theSelect and ...
I finally want to give the mask a stroke and no fill and put drop shadows on that stroke. Trying all ways, but can't find how its done yet. Don't put it on a layer that already has content. Make a shape layer or put your mask on a solid instead. Mask on a ...
With the image layer selected, choose Layer > Create Clipping Mask. The image appears inside the text. Select the Move tool, and then drag the image to adjust its placement within the text. Note: To move the text instead of the image, select the type layer in the Layers panel and then...
Set the channel to luminance and hit OK and boom, you've got an animated mask. Depending on the length of your footage it make take a minute to calculate. Basically the stronger the contrast of your footage the better Auto-trace will work. ~Gutterfish Votes 1 Upvote Translate Trans...