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Whether you're aiming for simple overlays or want to add highly creative cinematic effects, video editing masks are the way to go. With these, you can selectively hide unwanted parts of your footage or bring out the most exciting sections to the front rows. In Filmora for Mobile, adding such masks is a highly intuitive process that takes only a few taps.

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Add a Mask Through Filmora's Work Area

Applying a video mask in Filmora for Mobile is a breeze, and you can follow this short guide to try it yourself:

1. Tap the blue Plus icon in the Menu bar or hit the New Project button in the Quick Access panel on Filmora's startup screen.

start a project from scratch

2. Select the video by tapping on it and press the Import button to add it to Filmora's Work Area.

add videos into filmora's work area

3. Alternatively, expand the Project Management panel on the app's startup screen and open an existing video project.

open an existing video editing project

4. Inside Filmora's Work Area, tap on a video in the Timeline to select it, or press the Trim button in the Toolbar at the bottom.

access the trim menu

5. Scroll the Toolbar until you find the Mask option and click on it.

open the mask menu

6. Select a mask you want to add and tap the Checkmark button to apply it.

apply a specific video mask

Note: The Mask menu has a Reversal option in the bottom right corner. Clicking it will alternate whether the mask shows or hides a particular area.

Customize the Masking Shape to Your Liking

While all Filmora for Mobile masks can be reversed and their border effect strength adjusted, some masks, such as Circle, Rectangle, and Rounded, can also be further customized.

1. Select one of the three mentioned masking shapes.

select one of the customizable masks

2. Drag their sides to adjust the masking shape's height and width.

customize the masking shape

Note: For the best effect, you should combine masking shapes, border effect strength adjustments, size customizations, and the reversal option.

Conclusion

Despite being a straightforward editing technique, masks in Filmora for Mobile open up a world of possibilities for editing videos. In only a few simple steps, you can create unique and dynamic visuals, emphasize particular clip parts, hide unwanted elements, and make your video clips stand out with professional masking and customization effects.