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Marcus Iahn KRX
Participating Frequently
June 1, 2020
Question

Cant draw a mask on a layer video (tool creates shape/mask greyed out)

  • June 1, 2020
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Hello.

Im trying to draw a mask on a video layer (pen tool or rectangle tool) but when I do this, a shape layer is created.

Even if I change to "tool creates mask", when I click back on the video layer, the shape is created again.

I noticed when I click on the shape layer, these options are greyed out and I cant create any kind of mask.

I wasnt like this before, I dont know what Ive done.

Even if I create a mask on a shape layer, cntr + c and ctrl + v on the video layer, the mask functions doesnt work, path, feather, opacity and expansion do not work.

Does anybody can help me? Thanx.

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2 replies

Mylenium
Legend
June 1, 2020

I agree. A screenshot and at least some info about your system, your composition, your footage and so on are required to even come up with an educated guess.

 

Mylenium

Marcus Iahn KRX
Participating Frequently
June 1, 2020

Sorry, I opened AE, but now its working correctly. I don't know what Ive done.

But thank you both for your atention.

OussK
Community Expert
Community Expert
June 1, 2020

A screenshot can help us understand your problem, may your footage layer is locked or so.

try to post screenshot shows us your AE interface 

 

-Oussk

Marcus Iahn KRX
Participating Frequently
June 1, 2020

Ok, sorry. I dind't think about a screenshot.