How to Use Alpha Lock, Clipping Mask & Layer Mask in Procreate - Procreate Tips

[@ghostpaper]

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[@ArmyDAV]

Ghost Paper what’s that Apple Pencil?

[@VellankiGanesh]

Ghost Paper done👍🏻

[@hello-hc6ye]

Wait did you mention what app you used? If yes i forgot... Could you please tell me what app you've used, and i was also wondering if it costs anything...or is it free..?

[@shriyashetty5912]

The app is Procreate and we have to pay for it

[@tamriel8149]

The app is £9.99 one off payment, well worth it if you know how to use it lol, hence me being here lol

[@karenjones2631]

Finally, a clear video about masks that I can immediately integrate into my work. Thank you.

[@mayesrandomvideos513]

Karen Jones i agree with you. Very easy to understand

[@gustavocardenas3334]

ok karen

[@mabelccr1000]

Gustavo Cardenas haha🤣 I just got it

[@VincentPride1986]

that's basically ctrl + paint non-destructive workflow adapted to procreate

[@Amerozzy]

I agree, Karen! FINALLY a video that explains it all clearly.. THANK YOU!

[@MikiSunshine]

You created this video 4 years ago. I got Procreate about 4 months ago and have been trying to understand masks the entire time. Not one video I saw, and I saw a lot, explained them the way you did. I now have a much clearer understanding of using masks and layers and really wanted to thank you. All the other videos went by the steps really fast but they didn’t clearly explain why they should be used the way you have. A great big thank you for this video! 👏👍🏻

[@Capellk]

I’m with you! Love this tutorial…

[@JowelleDfouni.HappyArt]

Same here, can’t believe I actually understood it within one minute!

[@MyFavoriteVegan]

Same. ✌

[@wankaomai]

Same here, thank you very much!! 🙏

[@rayofsunshan]

Agreed!

[@faheemibrahim1192]

As a new artist, I was always confused by these terms and didn’t know how they work. Right before I started searching for tutorials, I found this and it explains it so good. I’m so thankful!

[@Seespranjal]

Have you bought ipad ??

[@faheemibrahim1192]

@@Seespranjal yup. I had an iPad and I bought procreate

[@Seespranjal]

@@faheemibrahim1192 i want to talk with you please share you Watsapp number and delete that comment after 5 minutes so that no-one can see that , waiting... Please bro

[@_ohky]

@@Seespranjal what the fuck

[@peterevans6480]

@@Seespranjal yeah what the fuck

[@jintor9061]

I've been fucking around with layer and clipping masks for years and have never really understood 100% what I was doing, but this laid it out extremely concisely and nicely with great examples. Thanks so much.

[@Yakixx2012]

I'm not even playing when I say I must have watched over 10 videos trying to understand clipping masks but they were always too convoluted to understand. You explained it quickly and efficiently, I wish I could like this 10 times, thank you so much for making this!

[@solarlola5953]

I’ve seen this comment before

[@MM-jr5sr]

​@@solarlola5953 okey

[@anajapomania]

Why is this video so comfortable to watch? Aw yeah, he's left handed just like me.

[@its_soybean6434]

same im lefted handed also

[@Ronni_r]

Im a right handed but I use the left setting 😂

[@haniahchi7205]

Ayyy same

[@yvonneg8835]

feel ya xD

[@emmuliiii]

You had the perfect chance to say ”leaf handed” 😭

[@benoibe4112]

Wow. Thank you. I’ve heard several explanations of the different masks, but this is the first time that I truly understand it. I appreciate that you gave us positives and negative. And I’ve learned the term and importance of "non-destructive masks"

[@lindsaybrowne2212]

Benoibe 411 I COULDN’T AGREE MORE! FIRST TIME... FINALLY! :)

[@VincentPride1986]

that's basically ctrl + paint non-destructive workflow adapted to procreate

[@StuWright]

yes i like that term, helps to understand the technique

[@nhancap9254]

Other people: uses 6 layers to draw a leaf Me not knowing how to use layers before: paints a whole Mona Lisa with 1 layer and every time I erase I also erase the outline

[@girllol491]

Nhan cap u need to add layer and you go to that layer And color it and when you erase it won’t erase your outline but if you go back to the 1 layer , when you erase it will erase everything

[@big-pp8582]

Mona Leafa

[@lalim5743]

@@big-pp8582 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Johnny-wv9cn]

Not very Da Vinky of you

[@SadlyAlex]

I just choked lmao 😂

[@seanyboyc86]

I’ve watched and re-watched “beginner” tutorials where they don’t tell you what layer they’re clicking on, or what tools there jumping to and from. Thank you so much for spelling it out.

[@TylerDoesStuffnThings]

I’m fairly new to digital art, I’ve always stuck to paper but I’m moving to do a lot of digital stuff on procreate and this video was such a good explanation. Thank you for real, this is gonna help a lot for working on the platform.

[@ghostpaper]

Good luck!

[@EpicOpMc]

Being able to teach something is not easy, anybody with a skill can tell you how to do something, but it is a unique skill to be able to truly teach them. You made everything so clear and easy to understand that I’m almost surprised at how quickly I got it! I just stumbled onto your channel, and look forward to learning as much as I can. Thank you!

[@ghostpaper]

SlickRickOP you’re welcome!! And a big welcome to the channel! 👍✨

[@thesoupin8or673]

I know I'm repeating what many others have said here, but this was incredibly concise and effective communication. It wasn't confusing, it was very thorough (including the use cases and the advice about non-destructive work was very helpful), and overall it made this very easy to understand and motivated me to experiment with masks. Thanks so much!

[@ghostpaper]

Do you guys want to see more speed paint illustrations back in the channel as well? Let me know in the comments!

[@soulsilvia7947]

Ghost Paper YES PLEASE

[@simoneribeiro6760]

Step by step tutorials, please!

[@chuu03th]

YES!!

[@JoseeTimmer]

That would be greatly appreciated🙏. Maybe a silly question, but how did you transform your Apple pencil into an old school item? I really like the look of it.

[@jparledejesus]

Yes really! It's very clear. I just found out your channel and I'm so excited about it! Thank you to make my passion easier with all your tips.😄

[@carlunruh]

This is is the first time I have ever left a comment. I have watched dozens of videos regarding masks and have never actually understood or been able to retain the knowledge. Thanks to this short demo I now understand. It's really not that hard. Thank you so much!!

[@panchanakao]

You made me understand it clearly Finally. The Best tutorial in this topic.

[@dl0866]

super super helpful!!!!!!! been trying to understand forever

[@readyplayerzero]

I've been confused by masks for an ETERNITY, and I had no idea how to make the clipping mask work right in Procreate at all until this video! This was SO USEFUL, thank you SO MUCH!

[@malimali7]

This has been the clearest explanation about clipping mask and layer mask that I have come across. Easy to understand and follow. Thank you!

[@alfredoborroto7444]

2 years of college and that is the best explanation of masks that I have seen. Great job bud.

[@trilbycole]

Best tutorial I have seen so far on these three options - Mask, Alpha lock and Clipping mask. Thank you so much!

[@b.e.withart9700]

I have been using Procreate for over a year but could never understand masks. This video made the whole process as clear as day. Thank you so much!!!

[@dracodancer3262]

Can I comment on how grateful I am for your explanation on this topic? Up until now I had no idea on how those things worked. This is amazing, thank you so much!!

[@MetalCrafters]

This is one of the best tutorials I've seen because you compare and contrast the options, and because you explain why one should care about avoiding destructive methods. Thank you.

[@Bunnynannette]

as an artist moving into digital as a new medium your videos have helped an incredible amount! i have a bad habit of drawing everything on one layer since Im used to traditional but now learning about all these layers is going to help so much. Thank you for making these videos!! Truly a great help

[@LilliLotus]

Thank you. I first learnt about clipping masks in uni, and when I was doing independent work, I confused it for layer mask, and it never worked how it'd been demonstrated to me. So all these years I'd been negligent and avoided it. Thank you for explaining it all so well

[@JeromeIbuyanBlogger]

Non destructive way is definitely the smart way, thankfully there's a channel like Ghost Paper who explain these functions. As a beginner in Procreate, this is super helpful

[@ghostpaper]

You got it, Jerome! :)

[@DontDoSadness91]

Finally! A left handed artist! It's easier to understand and thank you for this!

[@eagandereagander6471]

I'm left-handed as well and appreciate finding other "lefties"!

[@melodiesoflifeee]

I've watched a few videos on these tools. So far, this one is the most straightforward and easy to follow-along! Thank you for making this! Good pacing, clear view, and easy to follow explanation.

[@iBeatBoxz8]

Thx for the simple explanation, definitely been a help.

[@Room4Cuppycake]

Wow! This is just what I needed: a clear, quick, and easy explanation of the different masks. Thank you!

[@iBluemoon91]

Wow so clear the information in this video. Basically the clipping mask is to create like a separate alpha lock and the mask is to modify the shape of the object without affecting the original layer.

[@banhbae]

masks make sooooo much more sense now... and this also made me realize that I have to revise my entire process bc my work was pretty destructive before and I didn't know lol

[@standown7738]

WAOW!! Finally found a teacher of procreate that is simple and slow enough for me to follow and understand and LEARN! Although I have to set the video speed at 0.75, it all works out perfect for me. Thanks big guy!

[@sunspotmomito]

OMG, finally a video that CLEARLY explains and demonstrates the difference between and the use of those three. Thank you so much!

[@kalvinabro7130]

I love how he kept it simple and straight to the point. Will follow you on skill share. Thank you please make more?

[@spiffybinx7006]

Thank you for the clear explanation. I've been trying to figure out masks for weeks now with no luck. Digital art is so amazing.

[@suprshay]

This was the most concise and easy to understand video I’ve ever watched

[@andreana24]

i have been begging for an ipad for about a year and my boyfriend finally bought me one for my birthday last week. i have been sooooo confused on little bits and pieces of procreate and this video was AMAZING at explaining everything. thank you sooo much i am so excited to start making pieces of my own ❤️❤️❤️god bless!!!!

[@gemapale-jeppesen9351]

Thank you so much. Time is precious, and we need youtubers like you who actually think what their viewers need. Subscribed!

[@ghostpaper]

Gem Apale- Jeppesen thank you! 👍✨ and a big welcome to the channel

[@tarajadebrown]

I´ve seen several videos explaining this issue and this is the first one I really (finally!) understand the difference and what I can use them for. Thank you!!

[@katharinamarschall5662]

This stuff is really weird when you come from traditional art

[@lvcifer69]

Exactly! It's my first time, I got an apple pen and apple ipad and I'm a samsung user as well, so it was extremely confusing to use!

[@snowpeachdoll]

Same. I’m so confused. I just started with it.

[@nowhatrice8568]

Same

[@WhoAmI-tr5me]

It is hard to get a good grasp on digital art, but it's such a relief compared to trad art. Constantly worrying about ruining the whole piece with the outline/colors was super frustrating, so those tools are a godsend.

[@drvissie]

yeah and you don’t how to worry about breaking a pencil. Cleaning a brush, getting a placemat for your table, buying supplies, losing your art, ripping the canvas or paper, losing supplies, finding supplies, looking for the right thickness of a pencil, the trees dying, wasting paper, having to start over because of a simple mistake, pencil, ink and paint streaks on your paper and also your paper getting dirty. All these things and thousands upon thousands of reasons to use an app instead of doing it traditional (if you like doing it traditional then that’s totally fine) but there are still so many people saying things like: “digital art isn’t actually art”. And also how alot of art schools and normal schools with art classes still make you draw on paper even though in the long run digital is less expensive and better for nature. My school demands us to buy an ipad when we go to school because we use them for school. We still have books though so that’s weird. But we’re not allowed to draw digital. So weird.

[@spoabysplayz7481]

thank you sooooo much!! i don’t know how many times i’ve googled “what’s a clipping mask” etc and for some reason the way they explained it it just never stuck - i do t think this info is going anywhere for a long time so clear and concise thank you!

[@kokopup]

I'm a beginner and has watched a few video tutorials on drawing but this is the first time I learned what the mask, clipping mask and alpha lock really means. Thank you for this in depth explanation. Now I know how they work when I'm following a guide. 👏

[@ceemc859]

For someone who is SUPER new to procreate, this is an Amazing tutorial. You got my sub❤️

[@LeadingZ3r0]

I've been avoiding how to learn this stuff for awhile cause the last tutorial I saw was so obtuse. Now in 10 minutes I know exactly what these masks and alphas actually do. Thank you.

[@gabylove1691]

Wow! This video was really eye opening. I was doing all the mistakes and destroying my work. Now I know. Thank you so much!

[@DavidLaslett]

This is probably the clearest video I have seen explaining the difference between the three. Many thanks!

[@xxBUNNYxELRICxx]

Soooo helpful omg how did I even art before this

[@jayroman]

The way I literally smiled every time you revealed what these features are for because I always color and erase the outlines. THANK YOU for making this & making it clear to understand. I will absolutelyyyy be using these, and I think they will benefit my work greatly

[@Eternal-Student]

The absolute BEST tutorial on layers. Thank you!!!!!

[@caterinabigliardo1454]

It’s the first time I’m able to understand the differences between the masks. You’re great!

[@lehmpoll]

Your descriptions are absolutely incredible, thank you so much! I'm a beginner, and you've given me more insight into these tools in 9 minutes than I've learned over the last dozen videos! Keep up the incredible work :)

[@saraautio5693]

Wow I can't believe I've been using Procreate for six months without knowing this, it's changes everything, thank you so much!

[@masterpej7578]

I’m a newbie to digital art and this was so helpful and easy to follow. Thank you so much!!

[@Yumi-fb2rw]

THANK YOU so much I just recently got into procreate and its so confusing, finally a tutorial that actually explained it in a way where everyone is able to understand and even try in real time

[@rstallings69]

Best description I've heard yet!

[@gollypeeters4824]

Beste explanation ever on understanding the difference between these three layer: simple, concise and most importantly "why" !!! Thank you !

[@johndeggendorf7826]

Excellent, concise presentation. Explaining some of the applications of each tool (why would I use this?) was helpful. I get it. Thanks again.

[@gustavolmos9943]

Most clarifying video I’ve seen explaining the differences of each one of the mask’s types. Props for it!!!

[@anwenwilliams7459]

these videos are so helpful I've been getting these confused for ages!! thank you !!

[@ghostpaper]

You're welcome! Have a great day

[@luguy8347]

I just want to have fun, not be an expert but I have such arguments with my lack of skill and knowledge of procreate program. Thank god for channels such as this one, or I’d be lost.

[@charlesschneider7769]

I've watched a number of these tutorials for using masks, and you provide the clearest explanation of what it does. Nice work!

[@Riya-fu1qz]

FINALLY a clear, understandable video!! god bess

[@eruston]

perfect explanation of the differences and the importance of non-destructive workflow.

[@aaronestdav]

My friend, altough my english understanding level is 50-60% (I´m from México) your video is much clear than spanish tutorials. Why? I don´t understand. Same happened with other english videos or tutorials. Thank you for the tips.

[@drawingjules]

Wow, I have been using Procreate for around four years, and never knew how to use a mask! The other two features I learned how to use just by playing around with them, but never understood the mask. Thank you so much!

[@thecoffeesloth]

I don't use ProCreate, I don't even have an iPad, but found this interesting

[@kaltv6486]

lol XD

[@3amthoughts967]

Someone give this man an award!! 👏🏽🥇🏆 Thank you Sir! You’re the real MVP!👌🏽😌

[@menheytong1272]

And no one gonna talk about his pen?? His pen really hits different tho

[@wojak6793]

Its literally a apple pencil with a pencil skin from dbrand or something

[@rivur._]

the most expensive pencil he’ll ever buy 💀

[@joefish2416]

ikr it’s fire

[@ouronoble7232]

It's perefect to hide it from recieta federal

[@sarahesteviani7626]

Unique pen haha

[@kathycoleman4648]

Thank you so much. I keep seeing these coming up in coloring or step by step tutorials and I had no idea how they actually functioned. They make a lot more sense now.

[@cosmicbugaloo7659]

What is the brush you were using for that shadow?

[@petertwyman5250]

Thank you, you're the first person to explain it so well altogether

[@casiie706]

Quick question whenever I try to to press the layers to get all the things that ask like do you want to alpha lock it doesn’t show up do you know how to fix it

[@ghostpaper]

it is because you only have one layer in your Procreate file? With one layer you get less options once you press on that layer.

[@nathalieC250]

BEST VIDEO EVER!!!! Finally someone who explains the why one versus the other. I love your clear explanations. Thank you.

[@deanflowers3864]

Very helpful-I tried watch the short Procreate tutorial on this and was lost

[@pattyrogue8236]

This is by far the best tutorial I ever watch. I like how you emphasize 'Destructive Work' and then highlighting the importance of maintaining a good clean and flexible work.

[@Sumichip78]

What's exactly differences between mask effect on a layer and earaser action?

[@ghostpaper]

Jiss Meg mask effect doesn’t delete the pixels of a layer - eraser action deletes pixels forever once you save your file 👍

[@lindamaynot]

Thank you for specific definitions of these terms. It makes it so much easier to remember the sequence to these techniques when I understand how they actually work.

[@isnorathenerd4408]

Whenever I try to make a clipping mask, the layer that is clipping onto the layer below it is never visible for me?? I’ve done the exact same thing and it never works

[@skullkid6439]

Same for me tf

[@alex.kemansou]

same!

[@staciepriice24]

Same

[@eagandereagander6471]

I'm very much a beginner learning to use Procreate. Very helpful as I've watched other videos where people talk about masking and I had no idea what that was or how to use it. Thanks!

[@pastadog836]

Normal people: watches the video Me: scrolls at the right to see recommended videos, reads the comments and forgets about the video

[@meep4682]

clicking “select” also works kind of like a less constricting clipping mask, you can just select a layer and make you can make a layer anywhere above it and you are working within the boundaries of whatever is in that layer

[@kimmccallum5697]

THANK YOU SO MUCH 😭♥️

[@FollowerOfChrist0708]

Thank you sooo much, i've been using alpha lock already for a while already, but i had no idea what clipping mask and layer mask did, but you explained it very clearly with clear examples for why i shouldn't just rely on alpha lock alone

[@sengpanhaofficial1893]

Already sub and hit the bet icon

[@missm2587]

Thank you very much. I watched several skillshare classes but still get confused with these three functions. This videos make me understand better now. Thanks again.

[@lu1982]

I’m only going to watch one Ghost Paper tutorial Said no one ever...

[@janaabreu]

These 3 options always made so confused. Thank you for explaining so clearly. Finally I understand

[@marklawlercreations]

This is the best video I have seen on a simple but thorough explanation of the masking tools. Thank you.

[@govindreddy99]

hit the bulls eye. very clearly explained all about masks. everything is now crystal clear about concepts of masks. Thanks.

[@candicecan1634]

This is honestly the best video I’ve seen explaining this. Inhale come back to it a number of times already. Thanks a lot!

[@ghostpaper]

Glad it helped!

[@Waterpopgifts]

This is the best explained video on masks I’ve found so far. A total game changer for me. TYSM😘

[@joellabios2844]

Well explained sir! Best tutorial video I’ve watched. Thank you so much!! A traditional artist here trying to learn digital art

[@uthmankhawn3979]

Again, the best and most simple tutorial on this subject. Love it! There are so many excessively confusing videos on this subject!

[@brittanytisdale7835]

I have watched so many videos trying to figure this out and always seem to mess it up. Your video finally made it make sense! thank you!

[@kwapa8138]

It is very clear. I have been confused about the masks and working with layers but now I get it because of your clip. Thank you so much!

[@nora.han.r9]

Thank you!!!! Finally a crystal clear video on the the different types of masks. Really like how simple and technical-yet-non-technical way of explaining. Looking forward to more videos from you.

[@theprofessorjg]

I use layers but this really has unlocked a different aspect of that layering. Thank you!!!

[@abobadrm]

This lesson was very helpful in understanding layers, masks, and the differences between them. Thank you very much!