Copying Mask

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Copying Mask

-        Create two new layers

-        Apply a mask to one layer and paint some squiggles in it.

-        Hold SHIFT and drag the mask from one layer to the other

-        Hold Ctrl and Alt and drag a copy the mask

-        Hold SHIFT and ALT and drag to copy and invert the mask.

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