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Photoshop CS5, how to create a layer mask from a layer?
There is another easier (imo) way to do this. Create a new layer mask for the layer you wish to apply the mask to. Click on the mask in the layer panel, then go to image > apply image.
This allows ...
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How to copy a layer's mask photoshop?
The easiest way to duplicate a layer mask is by holding the Alt (win) or Option (mac) key while dragging the layer mask thumbnail to another layer in the layer panel.
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How to create a gradient opacity mask in Illustrator
Duplicate the object that you wish to create a reflection of and flip it vertically (Object > Transform > Reflect, making sure you choose Horizontally)
Duplicate the "reflection" group that you just ...
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Need help straightening edges for photoshop drawing
The way to have this re-sizeable without pixelation (jagged edges) is to
Re-draw this in a vector application and
save it as a .pdf (or any vector format)
Photoshop is a raster (pixel based) ...
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Make words-art in Inkscape — How can I cut the words out of a shape?
Convert text to path using Path-object to path
Ungroup text objects
Use path-combine on selected objects.
Duplicate the underlying object (the heart shape in your case)
Use path-division and delete ...
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Is it possible to maintain position when pasting into a layer mask?
Use Paste-in-Place, Layer via Copy or Alt Drag
Use:
Copy in Place: Ctrl+Shift+V
Or
Layer via Copy Ctrl+J
*Both do the same thing with layers.
Copy Mask
Also, when copying one layer mask on to ...
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How to make a nondestructive mask in Inkscape?
This is possible to do with masks, and keep the text as text. With the creative use of clones, you can also make it so the text is editable without having to release the mask too!
Here is a quick run ...
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How do I feather a mask in Sketch?
You can get a feathering effect in some cases using alpha masking. However, this doesn't allow you to feather complex (or some simple) shapes in an easy way.
Alpha masking allows you to mask using an ...
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How can I change outer part of hair to remove pinkish hue - photoshop CC
Looks like you aren't using the Select and Mask functionality in Photoshop for background removal.
Make a selection of the model, and refine your mask using the Select and Mask button. For a full ...
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Fill selection holes (selecting the convex hull) in Photoshop
You can hold down the Shift key and use any selection tool to add to an existing selection.
You can also hold down the Option/Alt key and use any selection tool to subtract from an existing selection....
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How do I feather a mask in Sketch?
The original question was a good one, with a concrete example which is displayed on the sketch help page for Masking, and @Alex Magill's answer is helpful, (though the video is no longer available).
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How to erase part of shape in Photoshop?
I'm guessing you're using a stroke layer style on your shape in Photoshop.
If you use a Layer Mask directly on the layer that has the shape with the effect, it will create the result you see on your ...
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GIMP: How to apply a mask to multiple layers?
Since Gimp 2.10, you can have masks on layer groups, so one solution is to put the layers in a group, and add a mask to the group:
However, in the general case, this may not give exactly the same ...
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Merging 3 different-Not Crossing Shapes into 1 Path
Select all of your shapes;
Select Object > Compound Path > Make;
Use the resulting path as a clipping mask.
Make sure that any compounded letter shapes are compound paths as well before trying ...
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How do I delete an object over something, and have the shape of where it was stay with nothing there?
I would do this basically the same way as Hans described, only with a hugely important difference.
First, you'll want to expand the appearance of your two stroked paths (Object > Expand). This gives ...
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How to use a shape as a vector mask?
If you have a shape layer that you want to use as a mask for another layer you could just use a regular clipping mask like I describe [here].
A clipping mask is probably a better option but if you do ...
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Masking a shape out of symbol in Sketch 3
Here is a tutorial I just created for you. I made it step by step since I didn't know how comfortable you feel with Sketch.
See that the important part is how you create your initial logo. Always on ...
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Illustrator: Opacity Mask Makes Image Grayscale
Your mask is the wrong way around!
You're masking the text with the image, not masking the image with the text. The image is obviously converted to grayscale to be used as a mask and the text is ...
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Apply single mask to a layer group in Sketch
I don't know if you can apply a mask to a group, but you can very easily work around it by combining shapes into a single shape in Sketch. You just have to drag one shape onto another in the layers ...
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How to flatten a shape with a pattern fill in Illustrator?
Assuming that you created the pattern and it is constructed of strokes, it's a fairly simple process.
Select the shape(s) and hit go to Object → Expand (this will covert the "filled" shape to a ...
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Adding a screenshot to a product image in Photoshop 21.2.2
Copy-paste your screenshot into the PSD file you downloaded. This will create a new layer containing your artwork. This layer should be the top most layer in the Layers panel. If it's not, drag to ...
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How can I give Drop Shadow effect to a masked image in xd
Duplicate the normal shape (the one with the shadow). Now apply the duplicate as the mask on an image. Move the masked image on top of the shape with the drop shadow. Select both pieces and group them....
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How do you apply a clipping mask to multiple layers in Photoshop?
In Photoshop CS6, select all the layers you wish to be clipped, click on the Layers panel flyout menu and choose "Create Clipping Mask".
Make sure the masking layer is immediately below the bottom-...
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Why doesn't my opacity mask fully hide my object?
Either your mask opacity is not 100% or the colour you use isn't fully black.
Especially if you work in RGB and you chose the standard black swatch, it is possible that it is instead a very dark gray ...
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Illustrator: apply clipping mask to group
As AndrewH mentioned in the comments, this should indeed not be a problem. Are you sure the path your will be using as the mask is on top of the flowers? In your illustration it isn't.
When ...
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How to copy a layer's mask photoshop?
Here are the steps:
Deselect everything.
Ctrl + click (Cmd +clickfor mac) the mask you want to copy (be sure to click the mask thumbnail, not the layer name)
Click on another layer (the one that you ...
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Masking Problems in Illustrator (Is it a bug?)
When you outline text it creates a group, with each letter being its own shape. You can't use a group as a mask, what you need to do is create a compound path from your group. With your outlined text ...
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