Masking with Free Draw Bezier and NOT arching sides

[mandicreally]

Ok, this is just a minor frustration that can really drive me nuts.  When I'm trying to mask a path on a clip to reveal an image below said clip, I free draw the mask (inverted).  When doing so, as I grab the corners of the mask, invariably I end up grabbing the non-visible little arch tools that give the sides shape.  Is there some way to avoid doing this, like ever?  I can count the number of times I've wanted to arch my mask on one hand.  I usually use like a door frame, pillar, or some other straight edge to create the mask that I want, so the arch is extremely unhelpful. 

Is there some way to disable this?  I feel like if I had a much larger monitor and was able to blow up the work area I'd be able to see the actual corners clearer and avoid this, but I don't currently have that luxury. 

This image shows what I mean, and what I'm trying to avoid:

[excited_Genie16B8]

I do recommend a 24" 1080 monitor at a minimum.

[mandicreally]

I work on dual 24" 1080 monitors. I plan to step up my primary screen to a 27" or larger 1440p monitor soon.

Of course after I posted this I masked another transition and this issue didn't happen ONCE to me.  That is the first time it has ever worked smoothly for me though.

[Ann Bens]

I use the full screen (tilde key/grave) and magnify setting to view the nodes.

Before animating the mask make sure the nodes are set to non bezier. (alt click)

[MyerPj]

You won't get a curve when using the pen tool if you are not moving the mouse when you click to lay a point.

[excited_Genie16B8]

That screen grab is from a 24"?  Looks more like a 14".

[Kevin-Monahan]

mandicreally,

Are you still experiencing this issue or have you solved it? Please let us know.

Thanks,

Kevin