So I was working on a big project and when ever I didn't know how to do something I just googled it. I don't look at the channel name so by the end I was just like oh it's this kind magician again. You have made so many helpful videos. They are just the right length and very informative. Thank you for making them. You even made some relatively obscure video's that there were not many tutorials for. You have taught me a lot
I never regret reviewing the basics. I've been using layer masks for a few years now (basically all in the same manner, although certainly including the animation of the mask path, etc) and I hadn't even thought about using a layer mask ON another layer mask, and simply changing the mode to the opposite. So I appreciate that, sir :)
If your target layer selection is a Shape Layer, this doesn't work as expected. There is a workaround, rd_scripts shape to mask. 1. Create a shape that will represent your new mask on the same layer with the tool as shown here, notice it doesn't work as expected, but instead creates a second shape. 2. Run rd_scripts shape to mask with the new shape selected. If you're having trouble converting the shape, right click it and select "Convert to Bezeir path". After doing so, your second shape has become a mask for the first. You can then treat it just like you do any other mask, within a shape layer. :-) I use this workaround for nifty looking feather masks on shapes, adds a dynamic opacity to them. This feathering trick for shape layers really spices up vector graphics to give them depth when you use feathering effectively.
This is exactly what I needed. Thank youuuuuuuu! I used the rotobrush method and then, I had this object that the roto brush kept including. I went through to take it out and didn't freeze panes and I'm starting over. I am in mask city trying to look at every next way I could better understand masks. Every video helps! Thanks!
Hey! Thanks for the tutorial! I have a problem with tonal and color correction in AE, and I was wondering if you could help me out. I I have a photo where I'm trying to change the tone, brightness and color of someone's eyes, hair and face, but it takes me ages to draw masks on each individual layer. Do you know if there's a quicker way to do it (by using alpha channels, for example?). Photoshop has this feature called 'Luminosity Masks' where you can separate the channel into lights, midtones and shadows and edit individual light, midtone and shadow channel of the photo (so you don't need to draw masks). Does AE have anything like that? Or is there a similar alternative?
THANK YOU SO MUCHH. You made this quick, simple, and like you said at the end easy enough to follow along that I think I could finally jump into it myself so thank you😭
cant say how much i appreciate your tutorials, you taught me how to use Illustrator and now im learning a lot of things on AE from your tuts. Thank you very much
can you track a mask in after effects? like create a mask for the first frame and then after effects automatically creates and refines the rest of the frames by 'tracking'
@@genshinmemes1347 well if you meant rotorscoping under tracking, you have right. but you can enlight me, I'm curious if there are other options than rotorscoping
Is there a way to automate rotoscoping? so that the mask is essentially following a certain set of points in the image (in this case the mask would follow the edge of the woman's face as she moves).
I've been getting my feet wet in AE and this video helped SO MUCH. Thank you for showing and EXPLAINING TERMS. You're incredible and this is the first vid I've seen of yours and you're a natural. Thank you. :)
After using the pen tool and drawing a line around an object, how do you properly separate it from the rest of the image? How do you make it into a separate image? At the moment if I delete the mask the old background just reappears.
I've watched quite a few of your Premiere Pro editing vids, and I'm a better editor for it. This is the first of your Ae vids, which just popped up from a Google, and it was cool to see one of your (somewhat theatrical and) information-packed clips again. Thank you man.
so i'm trying to add a blood splatter behind an object but my mask just has a black background. It's driving me crazy why? (yes I have the same source footage copied underneath to use as a plate)
Just wanted to know how can I like reset the mask but not creating another mask, I wanted to animate something and I kinda wanted to re-do the whole thing, then I clicked "Reset Mask" and all it did was create another mask and that's not what I wanted, can someone help me?
just look at any video clip like 3:52, ya see that up corner? where it says File Edit Effects View. If you are new to this stuff, then go and watch a tutorial After Affects Basics or something.
So I was working on a big project and when ever I didn't know how to do something I just googled it. I don't look at the channel name so by the end I was just like oh it's this kind magician again. You have made so many helpful videos. They are just the right length and very informative. Thank you for making them. You even made some relatively obscure video's that there were not many tutorials for. You have taught me a lot
I love learning from you, seriously one of the best on youtube. You're so patient and have such a calm voice.
I never regret reviewing the basics. I've been using layer masks for a few years now (basically all in the same manner, although certainly including the animation of the mask path, etc) and I hadn't even thought about using a layer mask ON another layer mask, and simply changing the mode to the opposite. So I appreciate that, sir :)
If your target layer selection is a Shape Layer, this doesn't work as expected. There is a workaround, rd_scripts shape to mask.
1. Create a shape that will represent your new mask on the same layer with the tool as shown here, notice it doesn't work as expected, but instead creates a second shape.
2. Run rd_scripts shape to mask with the new shape selected. If you're having trouble converting the shape, right click it and select "Convert to Bezeir path". After doing so, your second shape has become a mask for the first. You can then treat it just like you do any other mask, within a shape layer. :-)
I use this workaround for nifty looking feather masks on shapes, adds a dynamic opacity to them. This feathering trick for shape layers really spices up vector graphics to give them depth when you use feathering effectively.
This is exactly what I needed. Thank youuuuuuuu! I used the rotobrush method and then, I had this object that the roto brush kept including. I went through to take it out and didn't freeze panes and I'm starting over. I am in mask city trying to look at every next way I could better understand masks. Every video helps! Thanks!
Best tutorial on masking! Thank-you!!
that intro got me excited man
SO helpful and clear! Thank you!
great video. i like how you explained it. simple. easy.
Great tutorial for newbies like me! Never too old to learn! Thanks!
TUTVID. It's been a while, but I'm digging back into AE, and I'm stoked to stumble back into your channel!
did this guy just predict the future
Excellent teacher. Great video.
Hey! Thanks for the tutorial! I have a problem with tonal and color correction in AE, and I was wondering if you could help me out. I I have a photo where I'm trying to change the tone, brightness and color of someone's eyes, hair and face, but it takes me ages to draw masks on each individual layer. Do you know if there's a quicker way to do it (by using alpha channels, for example?). Photoshop has this feature called 'Luminosity Masks' where you can separate the channel into lights, midtones and shadows and edit individual light, midtone and shadow channel of the photo (so you don't need to draw masks). Does AE have anything like that? Or is there a similar alternative?
This is also a way to remove the background correct?
In order to keep the foreground.
exactly what i was looking for, thank you so much.
Thanks! Helped me very much :)
You break down AE so well
THANK YOU SO MUCHH. You made this quick, simple, and like you said at the end easy enough to follow along that I think I could finally jump into it myself so thank you😭
That was really helpful man!! ✨👌
Question: Can you change the color of the mask? For example, in this video the mask is white. Could you change it to black, blue, pink, etc?
Yes.
Can you demo the masking we see on news channels and used on DVDs
cant say how much i appreciate your tutorials, you taught me how to use Illustrator and now im learning a lot of things on AE from your tuts. Thank you very much
can you track a mask in after effects? like create a mask for the first frame and then after effects automatically creates and refines the rest of the frames by 'tracking'
no
@@ibarna1869 yes you can. Don't talk if you don't know.
@@genshinmemes1347 well if you meant rotorscoping under tracking, you have right. but you can enlight me, I'm curious if there are other options than rotorscoping
Thank you for this
Is there a way to automate rotoscoping? so that the mask is essentially following a certain set of points in the image (in this case the mask would follow the edge of the woman's face as she moves).
Where does the white come from when you draw the circle?
excellen tut thank you!
I subscribed without knowing you'd do these kind of beginner tutorials! This is amazing, it's just what I need!
I've been getting my feet wet in AE and this video helped SO MUCH. Thank you for showing and EXPLAINING TERMS. You're incredible and this is the first vid I've seen of yours and you're a natural. Thank you. :)
After using the pen tool and drawing a line around an object, how do you properly separate it from the rest of the image? How do you make it into a separate image? At the moment if I delete the mask the old background just reappears.
This really really really helpful!!! thanks!!!! 谢谢你！！！
Hey tutvid, may you make a tutorial on creating a subscribe and notification bell icon animation? Thank you.
Great video! Do you have a course on InDesign? :)
I've watched quite a few of your Premiere Pro editing vids, and I'm a better editor for it. This is the first of your Ae vids, which just popped up from a Google, and it was cool to see one of your (somewhat theatrical and) information-packed clips again. Thank you man.
You could just use a rototool to mask that. But whatever gets the job done right?
thanks man
Another great video. Subscribed and loving it
but how to use the mask i mean how to add a background I prefer in the mask area ?
thanks ethan
I don't have the control box that includes the magnifying glass, hand, etc. what do I do?
This is a great tutorial, thank you! perfect explained what a mask is and helped me figure out what to do
All very good to know!
so i'm trying to add a blood splatter behind an object but my mask just has a black background. It's driving me crazy why? (yes I have the same source footage copied underneath to use as a plate)
2020 be like masking a masked women while wearing a mask
you sir are a visionary
Pretty much, right?
Yeah, get it, got it and it's awesome. Love you channel man :-)
Awesome video for me as a newbie in video editing..
whenever i try to mask it still keeps the part i wanted cropped out
duplicate the clip and feather it.
Thank you!
Thank you (y)
Just wanted to know how can I like reset the mask but not creating another mask, I wanted to animate something and I kinda wanted to re-do the whole thing, then I clicked "Reset Mask" and all it did was create another mask and that's not what I wanted, can someone help me?
Ya i bet this guy & the Snazzy Labs guy are totally related! Thought that's so super important to mention.
Can you please do more videos about masking . Love ur videos... ❤️
my only problem is that my scope is red and i want it to be transparent any help pls
Very nice
how can i do a clear mask?
me: awh this is gonna be so hard. Me after seeing his face: HEY HE TEACHED ME HOW TO MAKE CALL OUTS
More AE tutorials, please!
Did you notice the nurse is naked? :D
how do you get the mode, trick mat, and parent bars to show up next to the clip name????????? plz help me
if you meant the layer, then simply go View->Standart
@@julius5393 how do I do that? I can't find it. Im new to this stuff
just look at any video clip like 3:52, ya see that up corner? where it says File Edit Effects View.
If you are new to this stuff, then go and watch a tutorial After Affects Basics or something.
bro if u go into "view" there is no "standard" button
@@julius5393
@@jmixing2766 then just click random things, it should appear
what screen capture software are you using?
Not bad. Note: it is a primer, not a "primmer".
I wish TH-cam had a half-speed function.
That image is very relevant these days.....
2020 here, the picture is not creepy anymore
This is the third video with no sound I click on from your channel...
Oh no. Every once in a while I have somebody who says they get no sound ONLY on my videos ??? I have no idea why :(
What about rotoscope!!????
Explains a lot of masks but not the thumbnail one. Nice I guess...
This photo has a different meaning in 2020.
I clicked this because it showed a gradient mask in the preview. I've now wasted 8 minutes and still no idea how to gradient mask
Girl wearing a mask.
whos watching this in 2021?
in 2020 it looks like corona virus masking hahaha
2020
this is not a joke
u predicted the pandemic it seems
Masks should not be so hard to deal on After Effects. they should change the way it's used. it doesnt make sense at all.
Nope, doesn't work. I get nothing but black.
why ru masking a mask
looks could kill...literally!
When you realize he used a masked woman to portray a masking tutorial
pfffffff mpla mpla mpla mpla
First time in AE. "If you draw a shape." *look* Nope, my menu doesn't have that. Goes to find a new tutorial.
speak slowly
omg dude, talk slower
there's a pause button. You can even play the video slower, just click settings.
@@thelukeandrews I think you're a bit late for that