AI CS6 layer mask

• iamjustoneman

  Hi folks,

  So in photoshop I add a layer mask to a layer, if I use the brush on the layer mask, I can brush away pixels, I can also brush them back in.

  How do I this in illustrator cs6?

  Thanks

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• fiver0

  Make a clipping path and move the points?

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  Dogear

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  • make an object and place the image/object you want to mask underneath. select both and ⌘+7.fiver

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• albums0

  Select both objects, the mask and the hole you want to make in it then... Object > Compound Path > Make

  to edit the resulting piece use the Path Eraser Tool or Direct Selection Tool etc.

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  • Hmmm...never thought to try the eraser on a mask ...makes sensemarychain

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• monNom0

  You can also do an opacity mask, which will take your black-white gradient and apply that too the element as 0-100% opacity, just like a layer mask in PS.

  Open 'Transparency' palette, click to the right of the thumbnail and add opacity mask. Alt/Option+Click to toggle between mask mode and normal mode.
  

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• iamjustoneman0

  cheers folks, so how do I brush out a shape with a grungy brush, I have a vector square and just need to roughen up the edges, but have the flexibility of brushing back in some detail?

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• monospaced0

  dude, stop trying to use Illustrator like it's Photoshop

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  Dogear

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  • hahahaaha
    DaveO

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