Masking layers by a vector polygon layer in QGIS

What is the difference between a vector mask and a layer mask?

A layer mask also known as a pixel mask is a resolution dependent image created with the painting and selection tools, whilst a vector mask is a resolution independent object created with the pen or a shape tool that contains anchor points.

Is a vector mask better then a layer mask?

The reason layer masks (rather than vector masks) are generally best for photographic images is that the shapes found within photographic images are generally not as smooth an precise as a vector shape. Thus, a bit more flexibility is often necessary.
 

How do I mask a layer in QGIS?

Quote from video: With the bounding box polygon. The dem and the bounding box have the same projection go to the raster menu extraction clip raster by mask layer.

How do I clip vector data in QGIS?

Click the Vector menu at the top of the QGIS program, mouse-over Geoprocessing Tools, and click Clip… There are 3 areas to this tool you will need to be concerned with: Input vector layer: the larger shapefile. Clip layer: the boundary you want to clip the input layer to.
 

How do I make a vector layer mask?

Quote from video: And now I will create my first vector-based nest so there are two ways how to do it first is to go to layer. And then vector mask and you can click on the current path so that will create the mask out

Can a vector mask be converted to a layer mask?

You can convert a vector mask into a layer mask by selecting the layer containing the vector mask, and going to the Layer menu and selecting Rasterize > Vector Mask.

What is the difference between a mask and a clipping mask?

Depending on the kind of effect you want to achieve, you can use either a layer mask or a clipping mask. Layer mask controls the visibility of layers to which it is applied. Clipping mask allows you to create a mask by clipping one or more layers to another layer or layer group below.
 

How many types of masking are there?

Photoshop offers five methods of masking: Pixel Masks, Vector Masks, Quick Masks, Clipping Masks and Clipping Paths, all of which define pixel opacities without affecting the original data.
 

What is the difference between mask and clipping?

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What is a vector mask?

Quote from video: Today i'm going to show you how to use vector mask in photoshop we'll use the pen tool to cut out this bottle to create our vector mask then we'll learn how to edit our vector mask. And place it in

What is the difference between a layer and a layer mask in Photoshop?

Layer masking is a nondestructive way to hide parts of an image or layer without erasing them. They’re great for making image composites, modifying background colors, removing or cutting out objects, and targeting your edits so they affect only certain areas, rather than the entire layer.

What are the three types of masks?

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