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Work with vector masks - Publisher Tutorial
From the course: Affinity Publisher Essential Training
Work with vector masks
- [Instructor] Let's take a look at how to work with vector masks in Affinity Publisher. First, I'll click on the layer I want to mask in the Layers panel. And we can mask a layer with any vector object, including ones that you draw with the vector tools. So I'll take the cloud tool and drag. Then, with the object positioned directly over the layer I want to mask, I can right-click and choose Mask to Below. Or if I undo, I can also drag the object and drop it on top of the thumbnail of the layer I want to mask. At this point, I can resize and reposition the mask, or if I deselect and switch to the move tool and then reselect, notice how I have both the mask and the image selected, so I can manipulate them at the same time. Deselect and click on just the mask in the Layers panel to manipulate it separately again. And since the mask is a child of the image in the Layers panel, we can select the image and choose Lock…
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Understanding snapping3m 17s
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Draw and use shape tools4m 31s
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Transform objects4m 2s
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Understanding layers3m 52s
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Clipping layers1m 57s
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Align and distribute objects2m 23s
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Using text wrap3m 31s
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Pin objects inline with text3m
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Float objects with text2m 30s
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Apply effects1m 51s
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Apply styles to objects2m 52s
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Add adjustments to layers2m 47s
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Work with vector masks1m 34s
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Work with gradient masks3m 6s
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Using the Assets panel3m 32s
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