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Jimpan1973 — Ultra Fractal Masking Tutorial
Published: 2009-08-27 19:11:41 +0000 UTC; Views: 10740; Favourites: 143; Downloads: 499
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A simple guide for isolating and masking shapes. If there's something unclear or strange in it just let me know. You can also come and chat with me. [link]UPDATED!!! I thank Gerda1946 [link] for bringing this to my attention. It's a minor change. I've said in a spot that a node should be moved all the way to the right when the image in the tutorial shows it to the left. But don't worry. The tutorial should work anyway. I think people haven't got a problem with this because I haven't gotten any notes about not working. But as picky as I am with details I cannot let this minor error be, so I corrected my little mistake.
Dutch translation by Gerda1946 [link] here:
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They sound the same for English speaking people, but the difference is very big.
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Nice tutorial - helped me understand masking so much - there goes my free time this week, and the next...
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that's exactly what i wanted to do!!! but i've always hated masks cause i don't manage to learn how to use them!! XD
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Greetings!
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No prob. Glad it was of some use.
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Thanks again for your tute, I've finally worked through it and made this, if you're interested: [link]
It was really helpful!
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I'm glad you liked it and could use it.
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Looks very handy indeed, I'm sure to use this sometimes, thanks very much!
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The texture:
Click Add layer two times
On the top layer click Formula tab in Layer Prop & choose Browse
Select Pixel formula in Standard
Select Outside tab & Browse. Find S.F.B.M. II in sam.ucl
Set Color Density to 16
Open gradient for this layer and delete all the Opacity nodes
Ok I’m using UF 4.04 and the Pixel formula wasn’t in the Standard list but did find it in mt.ufm list so I used the pixel formula from there
After doing the last step of deleting all of the nodes the layer is a blank white space no black & white cloud looking anything.
Just thought I’d let ya know – and thanks for the tut as this gives me something to experiment with until something works with a texture look in it – most appreciated
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The tut is made from UF5. The pixel formula is then located in Standard.ufm. But great that you found another one. About deleteing all nodes.
In the gradient editor you must make sure that the opacity and color are not linked. If they are the color nodes will also disappear when you delete the opacity nodes. There's a guide in there how to turn 'Link color and opacity' off.
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Yup I had the link off and had those results.
Thanks I'll keep experimenting
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hey that makes sense - I tell you, many people should start UF now
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It's just the basics. And I think it's easy to follow.
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yeah..I think it would work ..easy to look at and follow, you make it
look simple, which is great
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Great little tutorial Jim - Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!
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you have such a talent for writing tutorials. great work!
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Thanks a lot dear 
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You're welcome! I hope it can be helpful.
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He he he... masking is a strong animal to play with... you are doing a good job, prof. Jimmie...
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I love you! Oh my gosh, thank you so much for posting this! <3 <3
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Please try it and let me know if it works properly.
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Yes, sir! Will report back in a day...
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Please try it and let me know if it works properly. Hope it does.
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for sure 
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