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Zoom in / out (scaling) smart object layer mask in a Photoshop animated timeline not working

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June 24, 2024
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Hey,

Trying to figure it out scaling a mask mockup in a Photoshop animated timeline.
I created a video with the zoom function through After effects. > Created smart object layer mask (to make it easy to double-click and upload designs for clients).
Is possible with layer mask to create timeline to track the layer mask together with the zoom in? I tried with smart object (no layer mask) and it works fine if I tranform the smart object with layer mask starting from END position to START position in timeline and it doesn't work. Any ideas?
*PSD file attached

timeline_mockup.zip

macOS

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Correct answer c.pfaffenbichler

A Layer Mask is »plain« pixel content; so animating it destructively for an animation does not seem to make sense.

Use a Smart Object instead of the Layer Mask, for example as the basis of a Clipping Mask if you cannot include it in the Smart Object itself.

c.pfaffenbichler

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A Layer Mask is »plain« pixel content; so animating it destructively for an animation does not seem to make sense.

Use a Smart Object instead of the Layer Mask, for example as the basis of a Clipping Mask if you cannot include it in the Smart Object itself.

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Shivani Somayajula

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Hey gian7. I'll help you figure this out.

What version of Photoshop and operating system are you using? Are you using a Frame Animation Timeline or a Video Timeline?

Thanks!

Shivani