Julian23 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 With my old photo program I frequently duplicate the image layer, change the gradation, converted into grayscale and used that image layer as mask to apply certain manipulations. In Affinity I can - duplicate my image layer - create a work layer - make my adjustments and click on "combine" But how can I convert that new image layer into the mask of a different work layer? I want the adjustment to be applied according to the black level of my image layer. I also don't find a way to convert an image layer into a mask for a different image layer. Yes, I can drag it onto the other image layer miniature, but this has no effect since only the transparency seems to be evaluated. I probably miss something pretty obvious. Does anybody know what? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MEB Posted August 7, 2015 Staff Share Posted August 7, 2015 Hi Julian23, Welcome to Affinity Forums :) To convert your image to a mask, select it, go to menu Layer ▹ Rasterise To Mask. Leigh 1 Quote A Guide to Learning Affinity Software Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosa cobos Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Simple and clear...thanks a lot MEB. Useful... Rosq Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian23 Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 Thanks for the hint with "Rasterise To Mask." When I put the created mask into a group with my work layer I get the tool I was looking for. I can even apply a live-work layer to my mask, i.e. blur and change its parameters later. In this context I miss a curve live adjustment layer which also can be applied to a mask. The regular curve layer does not seem to work with a mask, even when I group it. Curve adjustments I used a lot on masks. Julian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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