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elviseatspizza
Inspiring
November 29, 2023
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Mask selects the area but cannot see any masking !!

  • November 29, 2023
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Hi

Using Premiere Pro 19 in windows.

Tring some masking basics - 

When I select an area using the mask tool, the area gets selected but I see no masking.

 

Steps Followed -  Copied the video file,clicked on  the top one, went to opacity masks in effect controls, selected rectangular  and placed it on the item to mask in the video. Item selected b the selection tool but no mask. Tried with other selection choices , changing opacity, inverted. Do I need to click anything after selecting the area ?

Newbie - I must be missing a really basic step here - please help! 🙂

Thanks .

 

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    Correct answer elviseatspizza

    Thanks @2496220 Benns.

    I realised I hadn't disabled the bottom layer by clicking on the eye! 

    Awul of me but thanks so much for such a quick reply!!

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    Ann Bens
    Community Expert
    Ann BensCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    November 29, 2023

    Masking and Tracking in Premiere Pro

     

    Who's screenshot is this: yours? because I see a mask.

    Start with just one clip (no duplicates).

    Make sure your window OS scaling is correct.

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      elviseatspizzaAuthorCorrect answer
      Inspiring
      November 29, 2023

      Thanks @2496220 Benns.

      I realised I hadn't disabled the bottom layer by clicking on the eye! 

      Awul of me but thanks so much for such a quick reply!!

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