@yolanproductions: 5 ways to use masking in Premiere Pro 🎭 Number 1 : the mask allows you to only apply an effect to a specific area of your clip. This can be used, for example, to blur the face of a subject, using a gaussian blur mask. Number 2 : The mask can also be used to create a transition between two clips. Whether it’s with a person passing in front of the camera or with a freeze frame animation to tease the next clip. Number 3 : Using masks allows you to color grade each part of your video individually. Number 4 : It is also often used for text animations, for example when you have text behind an object or a subject. And Number 5 : Masking can be used to create a clone. It is done by actually splitting the screen in two, with several clips shot on a tripod or with the exact same camera movement.