Masks & mattes (part 2)
We continue to learn more about masks and track mattes.
Learning Outcomes:
- Create and manipulate masks in After Effects.
- Use the pen tool for advanced masking techniques.
- Apply mask feathering for smooth transitions.
Level: Intermediate
Skills you'll gain:
After Effects, Masking, Pen Tool, Feathering
Key Insights
- Utilize the Rectangle, Ellipse, and Polygon tools for masks.
- Hold shift to constrain proportions while drawing masks.
- Use the pen tool for precise mask creation.
- Understand vertex points and handles for curves.
- Employ continuous and non-continuous Bezier curves.
- Adjust mask feathering for varied transparency effects.
- Double-click tools to reset their settings.
- Practice combining curves for complex shapes.
- Master shortcuts for efficient workflow in After Effects.
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