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Hugh Betcha
Hugh Betcha
Legend
September 19, 2019
Question

__I am not a smart man* (*when it comes to AE)... need help with Masks - specifically making a mask

  • September 19, 2019
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I want to make a mask from a vector object (let's say a hexagon).

I have footage of a store, which I want to mask with this object for only part of the duration (not a track matte, since it seems like I can't make it appear/disappear etc.)

How on earth do I do this?

 

I know a lot of you will say "This is basic, dumbass!" - to them I say, yes, I am a dumbass when it comes to AE which is super complex, and I'm 100% self taught.

 

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    Hugh Betcha
    Hugh BetchaAuthor
    Legend
    September 19, 2019

    Thanks OussK!

    OussK
    Community Expert
    OussKCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    September 19, 2019

    you know 50% of the solution :), use alpha mate and set a opacity keyframes for the hexagon shape, and to sure the keyframe will shift from 100 to zero without any fade effect try to use toggle hold keyframe .

     

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