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Ms. Edelman Technology Wednesday, 3.20. Do Now: Take out your notebook and a pen. Open self portrait mask.ppt in the lessons folder. Answer for homework: How do you make a clipping mask?
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Ms. EdelmanTechnology Wednesday, 3.20 Do Now: Take out your notebook and a pen. Open self portrait mask.ppt in the lessons folder. Answer for homework: How do you make a clipping mask? Why would you need a clipping mask? Aim: How do I create a mask in AI?
What is a CLIPPING MASK? • A mask visually crops or hides part of an object.
How do I make a CLIPPING MASK? Select the object to mask and the object to be masked. Right-click and choose MAKE CLIPPING MASK To adjust the composition, double-click to enter ISOLATION MODE. Click to transform either piece to alter the positioning. Hit ESC to exit isolation mode.
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Rules of CLIPPING MASKs • A mask can be any shaped vector. • The mask object must be on top in the stacking order. • The masked or cropped object can be a vector OR image.
How do I use a mask to compose my portrait? Create a rectangular shape to match your artboard size. Select both the rectangle and image. Choose create clipping mask. You will no longer see the parts of the image in the pasteboard.
SELF-PORTRAIT PROJECT BENCHMARKS Use of good composition using artboard size and a clipping mask. Use of gradients. Use of blends. Use of transparency.