A layer mask can turn any
2D Generator
The part of a 2D layer that generates the image
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(including
Image Layer
This generator loads a still image and displays it.
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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)
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) into a
2D TextureMask
Define a 2D Mask applicable on any 2D Renderer or 2D Modifier
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. Here for example, a mask based on
Dots
Generate a dot grid
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:
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
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. This enable to use
multiple
2D Layer
A single 2D Layer
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to define the mask and even to define the mask using
3D Layer
A single 3D Layer (3D object, particle system, ect)
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.
Here is an example of a mask defined through a
3D Layer
A single 3D Layer (3D object, particle system, ect)
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: