In this “Three Minutes Max” video, Erica Gamet shows how to create an editable image mask in InDesign. the mask—which can be an image itself—can be used as a template on a parent page in InDesign. Erica then shows that by exporting a PNG file, the mask can be used as an overlay in presentation and video editing software.
Three Minutes Max comes from a fun—yet very competitive—session at our annual CreativePro Week conference. Speakers have three minutes to wow the audience with the tip and win a prize for a lucky conference attendee.
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This article was last modified on August 29, 2025
This article was first published on June 22, 2024
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