Procreate Layers and Masks

Question 1

What is the maximum number of layers available in Procreate on an iPad Pro 12.9-inch with an image canvas set to 4096x4096 at 8-bit color?

Accepted Answer

64

Answer

Procreate allows up to 64 layers on an iPad Pro 12.9-inch at 4096x4096 resolution with 8-bit color depth.

Question 2

Which layer blend mode makes white areas transparent and black areas opaque?

Accepted Answer

Multiply

Answer

Multiply blend mode darkens the image by multiplying pixel values, making white transparent and black fully opaque.

Question 3

What does a Clipping Mask do in Procreate?

Accepted Answer

Clips artwork on one layer to the shape of the layer beneath it

Answer

A Clipping Mask clips the content of a layer so it only appears within the opaque areas of the layer directly beneath it.

Question 4

How do you create a new layer group in Procreate?

Accepted Answer

Pinch two or more layers together in the Layers panel

Answer

You create a layer group by pinching two or more layers together in the Layers panel.

Question 5

What is the function of the Alpha Lock feature on a layer in Procreate?

Accepted Answer

Restricts painting to only the already-painted pixels on that layer

Answer

Alpha Lock restricts all painting and editing to the existing opaque pixels on a layer, preserving its shape.

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