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Working with multiple masks in one layer


    You can create multiple masks in a single layer using any of the methods listed inTypes of masks, Creating masks from motion paths, and Importing masks from Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.

    Mask names appear in the order you create them in the Timeline window outline. To organize and keep track of your masks, rename them as you would rename layers (see Renaming a layer). To make it easier to work with multiple masks in the Composition window, you can apply different colors to each mask outline.

    When creating additional masks for one layer in the Layer window, make sure that the Target pop-up menu in the Layer window is set to None; otherwise, you will replace the targeted mask instead of creating a new mask. See Specifying one mask as the target for animation.

To apply a new color to a mask outline:

  1. Select the mask whose outline you want to change. See Selecting masks and control points for information on selecting masks.
  2. If necessary, expand the Mask properties.
  3. Click the color swatch just to the left of the mask name, pick a new color, and click OK.