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  1. #21
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    Default Re: Transparency contour

    In version 6 and up you can also use the contour tool to create a black and white copy of your star which can be cut and pasted as an opacity mask. This gives you a lot more control than just feathering.
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    Default Re: Transparency contour

    Thanks, Angelize.

    That's perfect.

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    Default Re: Transparency contour

    You are quite welcome. I am always glad to help
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    Default Re: Transparency contour

    Angelize that method is very interesting like that, thanks for it

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    Default Re: Transparency contour

    opacity masking... yes

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    Inverting that effect ("Invert Opacity Mask"):

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    Default Re: Transparency contour

    Thanks, Angelize, good method with the opacity mask. I hadn't actually understood its working like that until now.

  8. #28
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    Default Re: Transparency contour

    Opacity masks are a powerful feature that is IMO under used. The new eraser tool when set with a softness value or used on a complex object creates and applies an opacity mask as you draw.
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