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Inspiring
July 23, 2026
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How do I synchronize the operation of the masks?

  • July 23, 2026
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I have two masks, but I can only work with one of them. The other mask is inactive. I want to change the color, but the color only changes on one mask. How can I make multiple masks work at the same time? It's kind of strange that the masks aren't dependent on each other—even if I split the video into two tracks, I can still only work with one of them; the other mask becomes inactive. Once again—I want to see two masks and work with them at the same time. But I can only work with one—the other one seems to be inactive. I've already tried unchecking the boxes.

    Correct answer Ann Bens

    You need to uncheck Inverted on both mask to use Lumetri

    Both masks will be responding at the same time no need to select them as they are on the same clip

    Just tweak Lumetri or whatever effect you are using.

    Your screenshot shows you are only coloring the background.

    It no different from the old mask feature.

     

    10 replies

    MyerPj
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    July 24, 2026

    You can break out the two masks and treat them differently by adding another Lumetri effect and putting one mask in each. Add the Lumetri effect by click the dropdown at the top of the first Lumetri instance:

     

    MyerPj
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    July 24, 2026

    Use the Rename option also, so you can readily identify the options. 

    Green Newspaper - Purple Brick

     

    Inspiring
    July 24, 2026

    It doesn't work. Only one layer is active. Fast blur

    Community Expert
    July 24, 2026

    Masks apply effects to the area inside the mask. If want to blur the area outside of the masks, under the Object Mask settings, set them both to Inverted with Blend Mode set to Intersect.

    Inspiring
    July 24, 2026

    Inverted mode still only applies to one mask; the second one seems to turn off automatically. I've tried all the modes—nothing works. That's why I'm posting here. I think the problem lies with the program itself, not the modes. 

    Ann Bens
    Community Expert
    Ann BensCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    July 23, 2026

    You need to uncheck Inverted on both mask to use Lumetri

    Both masks will be responding at the same time no need to select them as they are on the same clip

    Just tweak Lumetri or whatever effect you are using.

    Your screenshot shows you are only coloring the background.

    It no different from the old mask feature.

     

    Inspiring
    July 24, 2026

    It doesn't work. Only one layer is active. Fast blur