Mask Mode Keyboard Shortcuts in After Effects
After Effects CC 2023: How To Cycle Through Mask Modes
This tutorial will show you how to quickly cycle through mask modes using keyboard shortcuts in Adobe After Effects CC 2023.
Problem:When drawing a mask using a Shape Tool, the image disappears.
Solution:Press N for ‘None’ Mask Mode to reveal the entire layer while drawing out Masks.
Keyboard Shortcuts Used:
M: Reveal Mask Path
MM: Reveal All Mask Properties
Spacebar: Move Mask position while drawing
Mask Modes:A: Add
N: None
S: Subtract
I: Intersect
C: Lighten
D: Darken
F: Difference
Chapters:
00:00 Intro: About This Tutorial
00:25 How To Draw A Mask
01:01 Issue: Image Disappears When Drawing Mask
01:23 How To Reveal All When Drawing Masks
01:43 Cycling Through Mask Modes
02:19 Deleting & Re-drawing Masks
02:29 Mask Keyboard Shortcuts
02:45 Recap: N for None + Mask Modes
03:07 Change Mask Modes Manually
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How To Draw A Mask Using Shape Tools:
1. Select Layer
2. Go to Shape Tool
3. Select Ellipse or other shape
4. Click and drag out a Mask
5. Hold Shift to draw perfect circle
6. Press SpaceBar to Move Mask while drawing
How To Cycle Through Mask Modes:
1. Select Layer
2. Go to Shape Tool
3. Select Ellipse or other shape
4. Tap N for ‘None’ to reveal all
5. Tap A for ‘Add’
6. Tap S: Subtract
7. Tap I: Intersect
8. Tap C: Lighten
9. Tap D: Darken
10. Tap F: Difference
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