Breaking direction n handles

By default, the direction handles of any smooth point are connected to one another. As you drag one handle, the opposite handle moves as well. However, you can break this connection to get greater control over the shape of the mask, and you can create sharp points or long, smooth curves.

1 Select the Convert Vertex tool () in the Tools panel.

2 Drag the right direction handle of the upper-left vertex. The left direction handle remains stationary.

3 Adjust the right direction handle until the top segment of the mask shape more closely follows the curve of the monitor in that corner. It doesn’t have to be perfect.

4 Drag the left direction handle of the same vertex until the left segment of the shape more closely follows the curve of the monitor in that corner.

Drag the right direction handle of the upper-left vertex, and thenthe left direction handle, to follow the curve of the monitor.

5 For each of the remaining corner points, click with the Selection tool, and then repeat steps 2–4 until the shape of the mask more closely matches the curvature of the monitor. If you need to shift a corner point, use the Selection tool.

6 When you’re done, deselect the office_mask layer in the Timeline panel to check the edge of your mask. You should not see any of the monitor screen.

_ Tip: Again, you may need to adjust your view in the Composition panel as you work. You can drag the image with the Hand tool. To temporarily switch to the Hand tool, press and hold the spacebar.

7 Choose File > Save to save your work.

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