So, if you would use Alpha Lock, I would suggest making a copy of your original layer, in case you decide to go back to the original state. And if you need to change something there’s no other way except for the Undo tool. However, because you draw directly on a layer, it does change your original image. Overall, Alpha Lock is a great tool especially if you have a limited number of layers. Now you would be able to continue drawing on that layer without being constrained. The layer will go back to normal and you would notice that the checkered background would go away as well. Simply tap on that layer and uncheck Alpha Lock. Of course, once you are done with editing with Alpha Lock you can turn it off. In my case, I would be able to draw only on the “Stripes” layer. With Alpha Lock applied, you can only make transformations that will be applied to the contents of the layer and not its surrounding areas. Now Alpha Lock is activated, and you would be able to tell that because the layer thumbnail will have a checkered background. Or you can use a shortcut and simply swipe right with two fingers on the layer to activate Alpha Lock. Open the Layer panel and tap the layer you wish to apply Alpha Lock to, then tap Alpha Lock. The Alpha Lock in Procreate can be accessed through the Layers menu. Whats The Alpha Lock Feature Used For Shade an object Change the color of the line drawing Change the layers fill colors Add textures Add a pattern Add. And any further drawing will only affect the existing object on that layer and leave transparent areas untouched.Īlpha Lock is ideal for adding texture, any sort of details, and shading to an object of your artwork without painting outside the lines. What is Alpha LockĪlpha Lock is a mask that allows you to draw inside of an existing shape without going outside of the borders. And in this tutorial, I will go over the Alpha Lock mask and how to use it. Procreate has three types of masks, one of which is Alpha Lock. Masks also can save you hours and help you create artwork with more precision. In digital drawing masks are very powerful tools that give you so much flexibility.
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