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This also means you are not restricted to using black and white, it can be any colour. If the layer contents don’t fill the canvas and there are areas of the mask are that don’t have anything under it, those parts of the mask won’t show.Ĭlipping masks on the other hand, use the a layer itself to define the shape of the mask, meaning the mask is visible. In Layer masks, the form of the mask is only visible where it overlaps with the contents of the layer it is applied to. With Clipping Masks, you can have several layers masked by the one shape.Īnother key difference is that you can see the mask itself. Regular masking only allows you to attach a mask to one single layer. Understanding Alpha Lock, Clipping Mask & Layer Mask In Procreate Leo Mateus, Illustrator Content Creator Mentor Watch this class and thousands more Get unlimited access to every class Taught by industry leaders & working professionals Topics include illustration, design, photography, and more Lessons in This Class 5 Lessons (23m) 1. Procreate’s definition sums it up nicely : ‘Clipping Masks let you clip multiple layers to the content of one layer, allowing for powerful non-destructive alterations’ Using 2 fingers, swipe right over the layer where the shape is and you will make the layer go into alpha lock.

Let’s say that we have this shape and we want to make it come alive. Ok, so that’s masking in general, but what is the difference between clipping masks and regular layer masks? Basically, alpha lock will help you easily add textures, shadows, highlights, or whatever you want, to a shape.

How to use Adjustments to add an atmospheric glow to your bulbs, giving the viewer the impression that the sign is, “on.The Difference Between Clipping Masks and Layer Masks.

How to create a simple set of lights using a combination of the Marquee Bulb light brushes I created especially for the class, adjustments and the Selection and Transform tools.

How to use the Text Tool and masks to add text that blends in with the texture of your sign, to give it that “old vintage,” feel.

The basics of creating the background elements for your sign, including applying textures and shading, to add depth and dimension to your illustration.

In the first part of the class, we will start with a simple shape and light set up, where you will learn: As a bonus, I’ll also show you a few ideas for animating the lights so that you can create fun e-cards or gifs for your social media accounts. You can use these illustrations as fun home decor, on seamless patterns or as a celebration of milestones on greeting cards and wrapping paper. In this class, we will use a combination of texture brushes and overlays, as well as clipping masks and the adjustment panel, to make these whimsical marquee illustrations.