Mask Inside Mask

[shubi]

Hi,
So i understand that we can mask layers on top of a base layer, so that the masked layers are contained within the boundary of the base layer. I understand how masking can be used to create a mouth for a character. It works great.

But what if i want that mouth group to be masked inside a face? I tried making the head group (face layer + mouth group), but it does not simply mask the mouth group within the face, instead it uses the face layer as a base for all the other layers ie. including all the layers of mouth group. (Image attached)

So my question is, is there a way to use mask within masks?

https://postimg.cc/7JhMmcHR

[hayasidist]

The "quick settings" (mask inside / outside bottom layer) are helpful as they're commonly needed.

But if you go to the masking tabs on the layers, there are more options that allow you to build more complex masks -- and that's what the following examples are founded on.


You can use a group to create a mask.

e.g.
group maskgroup - hide all
>vector object - mask this layer
>vector mask - add invisibly to mask

Then use that maskgroup as a mask

e.g.
group scene - reveal all
>vector object - mask this layer
> group maskgroup (from above) - subtract from mask

>>>>>>>>>>>>The workspace display fails for "complex masks" but the render is correct<<<<<<<<<

... and so on and so on.

hth

[shubi]

Thanks @hayasidist, The preview helped, as the editor does not show the complete masking.

But i am unable to see the quick setting (mask inside / outside bottom layer) as you indicated. Don't know what i am missing here.

Here is what i see.
https://postimg.cc/8fmw0WMF

[hayasidist]

Ah! From the wording in the OP, I'd assumed you'd tried them and decided they weren't good enough! -- You get them (along with other frequently needed actions) by right click on a group layer in the layers window.

[shubi]

This is what i get in right click options...

https://postimg.cc/yDvdzmZm


Is it possible that may be those options were available in older moho versions? I am using 13.5.

Edit : To be more clear, i do get the quick actions, and the other options you mentioned are there. i just that i thought there is a "mask inside / mask outside bottom layer" option as well, so was looking for that exact option.

[synthsin75]

i just that i thought there is a "mask inside / mask outside bottom layer" option as well, so was looking for that exact option.

Those options are in group/bone layers.

[hayasidist]

...You get them (along with other frequently needed actions) by right click on a group layer in the layers window.

i just that i thought there is a "mask inside / mask outside bottom layer" option as well, so was looking for that exact option.

Those options are in group/bone layers.

[shubi]

umm... that is weird. It does not show up in mine for some reason. So i guess its broken, i may have to reinstall.
Meanwhile i have created this blank file with group and bone layers for test. Could someone please check if it shows up with right click in yours to confirm... (i am using 13.5)

File : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PHtEXt ... share_link
My Screen : https://i.postimg.cc/wTLwYRGt/test.png

[hayasidist]

it looks as though that's a 13.0 screenshot??? or maybe an earlier 13.5??? Can you check you're actually using the latest version - 13.5.5

[shubi]

Got it, its 13.5. Didn't noticed that, thanks for pointing out