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  Import Vectors as a layer mask?

  Posted by David Biederbeck on December 5, 2010 at 8:45 am

  Short question:
  Can I take an imported vector (say a logo) and make it a layer mask?

  Long question:
  I have been looking to do 2 different things, and can’t make them work.
  1. I want to use a vector as a layer emitter for particular, but all I can seem to do with that is emit from the regions of the vector’s bounding box.
  2. I would like to use radio waves to emit waves of a vector logo. In order to do this, it must be a mask. I can’t seem to figure out how to make a vector a layer’s mask.

  Any suggestions?

  David Biederbeck replied 15 years, 5 months ago 2 Members · 2 Replies
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  Todd Kopriva

  December 5, 2010 at 7:13 pm

  This section of After Effects Help tells you various ways to create masks, including how to use a path from Illustrator, Fireworks, or Photoshop as a mask path.

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  David Biederbeck

  December 5, 2010 at 8:08 pm

  Thank so much!

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