Set matte mask acting weird

[MarkSmit]

Hi everyone,

I have a problem with the 'set matte' effect. When I create a shape layer that acts as a mask and I place the 'set mate' effect on the layer I want to have masked, the mask works but it is way smaller then the mask layer. I don't know why this happens sometimes.

Maybe someone knows a fix?

Thanks!

Mask how I want itLook below, the mask is way too smallmy settings

[Mylenium]

Set Matte uses the actual layer size and doesn't honor any scaling. Make sure layer sizes match nad your shape layer is at 100% scale. Do any scaling within the shape group, not on the layer.

Mylenium

[MarkSmit]

Hm I made a new mask and didn't scale it, but the problem is still there.maskresult, still too smallno scaling applied

[Todd_Morgan]

Why not just use the Track Matte?

[Rick Gerard]

Sometimes, you need both, as I did in this Write On project. 

The intersections layer uses a track matte and Set Matte to animate the drawing of the X.

Here's the tread explaining those images: Re: How to avoid stroke track matte intersections

[MarkSmit]

Yeah that is no problem if you need to mask one layer, but it is a pain in the ass when you need several layers masked

[Kyle Hamrick · Accepted solution]

Just to make sure you're aware, as of fall 2022, a single layer can be used as a matte for as many layers as you like, and the matte layer no longer needs to be directly above the layer being matted. 

[MarkSmit]

O, I did not know that, that's awesome! Thanks!