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  • How to Brush on a layer while still seeing the layers beneath it for reference?

    Posted by Dina Said on April 24, 2025 at 2:58 am

    I’m using the Brush tool to draw on a layer, but when I double‑click that layer and go into the dedicated Layer panel, every other layer disappears. I need those underlying layers visible so I know where to place my strokes relative to the rest of the comp.

    I just want to see the other layers underneath while I paint on a given layer.

    John Martin replied 1 year ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  • John Martin

    April 24, 2025 at 5:13 am

    hey i created a custom video solution for you! ❤️
    https://youtu.be/d2dzCXLf3xw

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