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digitalmanny
Jan 9, 2026 8:19 PM UTC
Question

How to create a dissolve that only affects mask?

HI. Im trying to create a pixilated dissolve effect so that I can introduce a logo onto the screen. But im having trouble making the effect only apply to the mask and not the whole screen.  

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ShiveringCactus
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Community Expert
Jan 12, 2026 9:31 PM UTC

It's a little hard to tell from the screenshots, as they are tighhtly cropped.  I'm guessing the eyes comp does not contain a background.  Are you applying the dissolve effect to the layer or as an adjustment layer?

I'd probably bypass the whole issue by having a duplicate of the layer be above any masks and have that dissovle in.

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