How to add more free transform points into a mask in after effects?

[lcpccwebdev]

I would like to add more free transform points onto a mask. Is this possible and how do I add more points?

I have provided a (very rough) example of what I am speaking over.

Thank you

[Rick Gerard · Accepted solution]

Free Transform is always a rectangle. You can select multiple points and end up with smaller rectangles, but you can't add points to the transform tool. There is a solution.

Use the pen tool and the Alt/Option and Cmnd/Ctrl modifier keys to switch between tools. There's a lot of good information in the help files if you just use Search Help in the top right corner of AE. Here's a short tutorial on editing and animating masks that should get you started.

[lcpccwebdev]

Hey there Rick,

Thank you for the help and tips! Also, I'll make sure to look at that Search Help in After Effects!

Thank you