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Learning how to apply a mask in Adobe After Effects is an essential skill when creating animations, videos or visual effects. Here’s how to do it properly.

Apr 29, 2024 · To create a mask, select a layer in the Timeline, Layer, or Composition panel. To create a mask on a shape layer, select Tool Creates Mask in the Tools panel with a shape tool …

May 29, 2025 · Learn how to mask in After Effects using the Shape or Pen Tool. Create custom masks, control visibility, and apply effects inside masked areas easily.

Dec 31, 2024 · Learn how to mask in After Effects with this ultimate tutorial. Discover step-by-step techniques for creating, animating, and enhancing masks for dynamic visual effects.

Mar 17, 2025 · Masks can be used for a variety of effects, from creating transitions to removing unwanted elements. In this guide, we’ll cover how to mask out objects using the Pen Tool, …

This article provides a comprehensive After Effects tutorial on the masking effect, teaching you how to mask in After Effects with step-by-step directions and advice for how to tweak them to …

To create a mask, you first need to select the layer you want to apply it to. Then grab a shape tools from the toolbar, which you can also cycle through quickly by pressing Q. Simply click …

Masking by color in After Effects allows you to isolate and hide portions of an image based on its color values. This can be extremely useful for things like creating vignettes, highlighting …

Nov 23, 2025 · After Effects tips for motion graphics, tutorial shows how to make a layer a clipping mask in After Effects. In After Effects, we can use shape tool and pen tool to make a mask for …