Same layer - multiple masks.

Sorry ..real basic question.
How does one have multiple masks on the same Layer?
eg. 3 window frames in one image (layer) , each requiring an "insert" ( from one layer).

Select your layer
Select the pen tool (letter g)
Draw the first mask
Set the first mask to subtract
Draw the second mask
Set the second mask to subtract
Repeat as needed
Another option
Add a colored solid to your comp above the layer you want to mask
Change the blend mode of the colored layer to multiply or overlay so you can see through it
Select the colored layer that you can now see through
Select the pen tool or other mask tool
Draw your masks using the underlying layer as a guide
Set the colored layer as an alpha inverted track matte for the layer you wish to mask
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is there anyway to have multiple masks effect a single layer?
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now I am
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Alwinch wrote:
> Hi All
>
> is there anyway to have multiple masks effect a single
layer? What I want to
> so is have 9 different mask moving over a common layer.
Right now I am
> having to duplicate the layer 9 times with 9 seperate
masks. Cumbersome
> since the layer is video...
make the effect in movie clip than place that clip on mask
layer
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