Jakob Winter Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 I just learned about the trick of using a Gaussian Blur FX (instead of a live filter) to blur the edges of a layer I intend to use as a mask for another layer. It is an easy way of getting softer edges for a mask. Sadly, this trick doesn't work on Masks. There I'd still have to use a Gaussian Blur live filter (which is somewhat cumbersome due to this bug...). So, being able to apply a Gaussian Blur FX to a Mask would be amazing, particularly because it would remove one layer from the stack (since the FX lives on the layer itself). NotMyFault 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakob Winter Posted June 14, 2022 Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 This is still a feature I'd love to see. Would be such a smooth little trick... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pšenda Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 On 5/4/2021 at 5:19 PM, Jakob Winter said: to blur the edges What do you need to soften the edges for? If you use a brush for masking, it is probably better to use a brush with softer edges or blending, so that the mask and its softness are under better control. If you use shapes or curves for masking, then fx Blur works there. Old Bruce 1 Quote Affinity Store (MSI/EXE): Affinity Suite (ADe, APh, APu) 2.4.0.2301 Dell OptiPlex 7060, i5-8500 3.00 GHz, 16 GB, Intel UHD Graphics 630, Dell P2417H 1920 x 1080, Windows 11 Pro, Version 23H2, Build 22631.3155. Dell Latitude E5570, i5-6440HQ 2.60 GHz, 8 GB, Intel HD Graphics 530, 1920 x 1080, Windows 11 Pro, Version 23H2, Build 22631.3155. Intel NUC5PGYH, Pentium N3700 2.40 GHz, 8 GB, Intel HD Graphics, EIZO EV2456 1920 x 1200, Windows 10 Pro, Version 21H1, Build 19043.2130. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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