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March 3, 2021
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Making multiple new layers from multiple masks on one layer

  • March 3, 2021
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Hey guys,

 

Wondering if there's a quick way to do this to save me time. I have multiple masks on one layer, each mask highlighting a Facebook comment that I'd like to have on a separate layer, with the aim of creating a new comp that includes comments only and discards those not highlighted.

 

I know I can duplicate the layer with all masks and delete all but one mask, but is there a simple method? Maybe there's a hidden 'Make multiple layers from masks' shortcut that I am yet to learn?

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

All the best,

 

Will

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Mylenium
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March 3, 2021

Start by investigating AEScripts.com. There's mnost definitely some scripts that split masks and layers there. Slim chance you may find something specifically tailored to your needs, but combining two scripts may in fact solve your problems to a major degree.

 

Mylenium