In Objects and Animation, a Mask can be added in several ways:

• Click on the “M” Icon in the Tool bar
• Right Click in a Blank Space and choose “Add” and then “Mask”

There are three options:

• Add a Mask Template
• Add an Image/Video Mask
• Add a Blank Mask

Whichever is chosen, remember that “White reveals and Black Conceals”

A further two options are offered:

• The default sizes are shown

• The “Size in Pixels”, “Width of Blur” and “Corner Radius” can be changed by using the slider or by direct input via keyboard

• Click OK to create the Mask - Note the “Mask Stencil”:

• Add an Image to the “Mask Content” and adjust its position and Size:

• Add an Image beneath the Mask Container and adjust its position and size:
• N.B. A Modifier has been added to the Image in the Mask Content to produce the Sepia Effect

• A Blank Mask is created in the Object Panel:

• Right click on the “Mask Stencil” to add one or more Rectangles (or Pre-Prepared Images) as Masks
• A rectangle will be added at the size of the Mask Container an will automatically be White

• Add one or more images to the Mask Content
• Then add an image beneath the Mask