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LostsOfficial
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March 20, 2017
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How do I make the mask background black?

  • March 20, 2017
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I masked myself using the pen tool and the background didn't turn black! How do I make the background black?

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    Correct answer Horshack

    Make sure the mask mode is set to "Add". And that you're viewing the composition window and not the layer window with the "render" option off. If that doesn't fix it then take a full screen shot of your AE windows with all the layer properties expanded out.

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    Horshack
    Horshack
    Legend
    March 21, 2017

    Make sure the mask is closed, ie the final vertex connects to the starting vertex.

      LostsOfficial
      LostsOfficialAuthor
      Participating Frequently
      March 21, 2017

      No, Everything is connected!

      Horshack
      HorshackCorrect answer
      Legend
      March 21, 2017

      Make sure the mask mode is set to "Add". And that you're viewing the composition window and not the layer window with the "render" option off. If that doesn't fix it then take a full screen shot of your AE windows with all the layer properties expanded out.

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