Changing the shape of a maskIn the Layer or Composition window, you can freely change the shape of a mask. You can move, delete, or add control points to reshape a mask; create a flexible outline to accommodate any shape; and even change a mask shape over time. Some changes require the use of tools grouped with the pen tool in the toolbox. To reveal these tools, click and hold the pen tool in the toolbox. When modifying a mask, make sure that you click only existing control points or segments; otherwise, you may create a new mask instead. To change a mask shape numerically:
To replace one mask shape with another:
Note: After you create the new mask shape in the Layer window, select None from the Target pop-up menu; otherwise, all subsequent masks you create will replace the targeted mask. See Specifying one mask as the target for animation. To reset a mask to its default boundaries: Select the mask in the Timeline window and choose Layer > Mask > Reset Mask. To delete one mask: Select the mask in the Timeline window and press Delete. To delete all masks: Select the layer containing the masks you want to remove and choose Layer > Masks > Remove All Masks. To move a control point: Using the selection tool (
To add a control point to a mask: Using the Add Control Point tool ( To delete a control point from a mask:
To adjust the shape of a curve segment:
Do one of the following with the selection tool: To change a control point from a corner to a smooth point or vice versa:
Do one of the following: |