Reusing a mask
You can reuse masks in other layers and compositions. It is particularly useful to store Bezier masks you've spent a long time perfecting. You can even create a project with compositions that exist just to store complex layer masks. Mask shapes are stored inside a composition, not as an external file on your hard disk. When you want to use a mask from another project, import that project into your current project.
To save a mask: - In the Timeline window for the composition containing the layer and mask you want to save, expand the layer and its mask properties.
- Do one of the following:
- To save an animated mask, select the mask keyframes you want to save. For more information, see Setting keyframes.
- To save a nonanimated mask, select the I-beam for the mask.
- Copy the mask or keyframes and paste to a new layer (this can be a simple solid).
To reuse a mask: - Open the composition containing the mask you want to reuse. If you saved the mask in another project, import the project and then open the mask's composition.
- In the Timeline window, expand the saved mask's layer and mask properties.
- Select the mask path or keyframes.
- Copy the mask or keyframes and paste to the new layer.
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