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Converting a simple black and white photoshop image to a mask in AE
Hello!
I would like to some precise masking and I have a black and white image made in photoshop for that. How can I convert it to an editable mask in After effects (so that it behaves like it was made on the pen tool)? I also have Illustrator if that somehow helps the job? If anybody knows about this, I would be so happy if you could help me out!
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The auto Trace feature might be able to help you…
Bring the photoshop image into AE, drop it into the comp, and then select the layer and try
Layer > AutoTrace
I think there are options in there for using luminance as the source of the trace, but if not there are definately settings for R G or B and since white is all RGB and black is no RGB, then it should work.
If you can just get rid of the non-mask area in PS, then there’s also an option for using Alpha as the source of the trace.
This tool creates a mask either on the layer, or on a new solid that perfectly 9or almost perfectly) matches your traced element.
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Thank you very much! The auto-trace certainly seems like a helpful feature!
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I use it to create tight junk mattes around a footage I have to key. And a few other things I can;t think of due to lack of sleep. But all in a ll a nice tool.
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Aharon Rabinowitz
aharon(AT)yahoo(DOT)com
http://www.allbetsareoff.com
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Creative Cow Master Series DVD
particleIllusion Fusion Volume 1
available @ http://www.pIllusionFusion.com
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