I've never figured out how to make a layer pixel mask take precedence over a vector mask. The vector mask always cuts the hole, and the layer mask can then work within that hole.
1) Often times, I need to do the opposite. I want to create a nice feathered pixel mask that is the primary mask, then have vector-masked shapes interact within that. Could the vector mask cut a hole out of the pixel mask?
2) Can I use a layer mask on one part of the image, and use a vector mask on another part of the image, using the same layer? The pixel mask and vector mask would need to add to each other. Can it be done?
An example - Using a single Curves layer, the pixel mask makes a soft circle, then a vector mask makes a shape that overlaps with and extends out of that circle to create an overlapping shape. AND, could the pixel mask's opacity and the vector mask's opacity be adjusted independently using each of the corresponding mask control panels?
3) Why is the "invert" command for the vector mask panel always greyed out? How can I activate this option?
1) Often times, I need to do the opposite. I want to create a nice feathered pixel mask that is the primary mask, then have vector-masked shapes interact within that. Could the vector mask cut a hole out of the pixel mask?
2) Can I use a layer mask on one part of the image, and use a vector mask on another part of the image, using the same layer? The pixel mask and vector mask would need to add to each other. Can it be done?
An example - Using a single Curves layer, the pixel mask makes a soft circle, then a vector mask makes a shape that overlaps with and extends out of that circle to create an overlapping shape. AND, could the pixel mask's opacity and the vector mask's opacity be adjusted independently using each of the corresponding mask control panels?
3) Why is the "invert" command for the vector mask panel always greyed out? How can I activate this option?