Layer mask

2D TextureMask - Turn any 2D generator into a mask

A layer mask can turn any 2D Generator The part of a 2D layer that generates the image Read More (including Image Layer This generator loads a still image and displays it. Read More or Video File Generate an animated image by playing a video file. Play it either with its Transport or from a Timeline (by drag n dropping the layer inside it) Read More ) into a 2D TextureMask Define a 2D Mask applicable on any 2D Renderer or 2D Modifier Read More . Here for example, a mask based on Dots Generate a dot grid Read More :

The Compo Mask command is a shortcut to create a layer mask based on a Compo Composite 2D Layer, Shape layer and 3D Layer together. [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [N] to create a new composition after opening Smode Read More . This enable to use multiple 2D Layer A single 2D Layer Read More to define the mask and even to define the mask using 3D Layer A single 3D Layer (3D object, particle system, ect) Read More .
Here is an example of a mask defined through a 3D Layer A single 3D Layer (3D object, particle system, ect) Read More :

Parameters

  • Generator (2D Generator) : Select the 2D Generator The part of a 2D layer that generates the image Read More
  • Color Selector (Color Selector) : A selection criteria over the RGBA colors of the 2D Generator The part of a 2D layer that generates the image Read More

    Parameters common to all Elements

    • Loading (Activation State) : The loading status of the color selector. It can be loaded , enabled by not loaded or unloaded
    • Activation (Activation State) : The activation status of the color selector. It can be active , enabled by not active or inactive
    • Color Label (sRGB Color) : Associate a color label to your color selector to make it easily locatable
    • Solo (On/off option) : Activate this to keep only this color selector active and hide all other color selectors in same location
    • Editable (Activation State) : The editabiliy status of the color selector. It can be locked directly , locked indirectly or editable
    • Preset (Element Preset Selector) : Select a preset to apply on the color selector
    • Status (Object's errors and warnings) : Warnings and errors associated to this color selector

Presets


Standard Presets: Compo Mask, Noise Mask, Parent Input Mask, CheckerBoard, CheckerBoard Horizontal Lines and CheckerBoard Vertical Lines

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