Mask applied to .png not working

Having an issue with masks, I am finding that when applying an Effect Mask to a video clip or it jpeg gives you the ability to adjust the mask size in the viewer, apply the same effect to a png and the ability to adjust the mask's size is unavailable, the corner spots are there but seem not to allow the resizing of the mask. Roundness and feather still work.
Is anyone else experiencing this?
Thanks
Tony

Animate the image as required in the timeline, then copy it and paste into a new project.
Press Cmd+E to export it and choose ProRes 4444 (to maintain the alpha channel).
Import the resulting ProRes 4444 file into the Event browser and then drag on top of the .png (or other image that you couldn't use the mask with) in the storyline and when the image clip turns white, release it and choose 'Replace' from the menu.
Now you can use the mask properly.
It's a long way around, but easier than going to photoshop or similar because of the difficulty you will have in getting the image correctly proportioned while maintaining the proportions exactly. Exporting does the job for you.
Andy

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