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Mask with text or shape using the Properties panel

Use masks to create dynamic transitions, reveals, and wipe animations in Adobe Premiere Pro.

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Follow along to learn about masking using the Properties panel in a few simple steps.

Before you begin:

Create a project, import media, assemble a sequence on the timeline, and add text or shape layer using the Tools panel.

  1. Select a text or shape layer in the Edit tab of the Properties panel.

  2. Select the Mask with Text or Mask with Shape checkbox in the Appearance section.

  3. To ensure that any strokes or shadows in the layer are excluded from the mask, select Mask Only Fill.

    For everything outside the layer to be visible and everything inside the layer to be transparent, select Invert.

Create a shape layer that acts as a mask, revealing underlying video or graphics only within the shape.

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