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MASQUE ALPHA [1 record]

Record 1 2022-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics
  • IT Security
  • Information Processing (Informatics)
DEF

A ... mask that clips above layers to its shape as well as its opacity.

CONT

Alpha masks ... hide anything that falls outside of their shape and also control the opacity of any layer they're masking.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie
  • Sécurité des TI
  • Traitement de l'information (Informatique)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Gráficos de computadora
  • Seguridad de IT
  • Tratamiento de la información (Informática)
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