Need help adjusting a color mask

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December 14, 2020
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Hi all -- new to illustrator so I have a question regarding color masks (and masks in general). What I'm looking to have is a difference mask that only shows up over the layers and not on the white background. For example:

I have a rectangle with a blending property of "difference." What I want is for just this mask to just be visible over the two people, warping to their shape and potentially a few others. I've tried looking up tutorials but am at a loss, so any information would be greatly appreciated.

Clicking the "make mask" button just makes the color disappear. I'm not quite sure how to use that option.

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Correct answer madeliner16275940

I think the easiest thing for me to do will just to be to erase the rectangle carefully and make it inline with the shape of the people

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madeliner16275940AuthorCorrect answer

Inspiring

I think the easiest thing for me to do will just to be to erase the rectangle carefully and make it inline with the shape of the people

Mike_Gondek10189183

Community Expert

Select black shape of people
Copy to clipboard
Select the glow form TV
Edit >> Paste in Front
Shift click on glow to add to selection (you will have 2 objects the glow, and the black popeople shape on top
Object >> Clipping Mask >> Make

The shape you use for the mask, must be on top of the artwork you wish to clip

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madeliner16275940Author

Inspiring

This isn't working, unfortunately. Or maybe I'm understanding wrong. If I put the shape of the people on top of the pink color, then that color correction layer is no longer working

The people are originally blue, and I like how the magenta corrects their color into a smooth black. If I put the blue people on top, though, then nothing happens.

I am also terrible at using illustrator, so it could just be me