![]() If you're interested in learning more about Pixascape, check out our library of Pixascape guides. Now you know how to use masks in Pixascape to create some really cool photos. Your Favorites list can be found above the mask categories in the Masks panel. Once a mask has been saved, the heart will be filled in. Once you click either of these buttons, the mask will be applied to your photo, and you will no longer be able to edit that mask.Ī great feature in Pixascape is being able to save your favorite masks for easy access in the future. You can use the blue Apply button found on the selected mask in the list or the blue Apply button in the advanced settings popup. There are two ways to apply the mask to your photo. You can easily rotate the mask using the Rotation sliding bar. The higher the number, the larger the protected area becomes. Use the Size sliding bar to change the size of the mask. Note that even with the mask intensity bar all the way down, the blur will still be seen, as shown in the following image. You can see in the following image how the blurred area looks at 0% versus 75%. Remember that the edits will not affect the clear protected area of the mask. Increase or decrease the blur amount using the Blur sliding bar. You can change it to any color you want by clicking on the color square and selecting a color in the Color popup. The default color of the mask overlay is white. You can change the color, blur amount, size, and rotate the mask in the popup. Note that masks in the Patterns category cannot be moved around.Ĭlick the advanced settings icon next to the heart icon. To move the mask, simply click on the mask and drag it to a new location. This will change the transparency of the mask, as shown below, with the sliding bar at different levels. Use the blue sliding bar to adjust the intensity of the mask. There are several ways you can edit a mask to fit your style. We're using mask 011 from the Shapes category below. The other area will be white and slightly transparent, where the mask modifications will occur. In Affinity Designer, that works a little differently with the Pixel Persona. ![]() Step 1 - Create a Raster Mask Traditionally, masking involves concealing or revealing parts of an image. One area is clear and will be protected and untouched from edits. If you prefer to work in the Designer Persona, then check out our tutorial on using clipping masks in Affinity Designer. Each category has several options.Īfter clicking on a mask, you will notice two different areas on your photo. ![]() Once you have selected a category, scroll through the list and choose a mask you want to use on your photo. You can pick Shapes, Brushes, Floral, Animals, or Patterns. In the Masks panel, there are five categories of masks. It's the icon with a circle inside a rectangle. We chose to use this cute photo of a cat in the sun. If you're not a Plus member yet, then sign up for a free 30 day Gold Plus Membership trial today! It's terrific that the software is browser-based and can be used on your computer or phone. You can use masks in Pixascape to hide or blur parts of your photo and add some color.Įdit your photos using the Pixascape software that comes with Silver and Gold Plus Memberships. There are over one hundred fun masks available in Pixascape, and in this tutorial, we're going to show you how to use them. ![]()
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