# Gradient Mask

**URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gradient-mask/169329
**Category:** Uncategorized
**Created:** [November 15, 2005, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gradient-mask/169329 "2005-11-15T13:45:34Z")
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### Author: ![Blenderben](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/blenderben/32/74_2.png) [@Blenderben](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Blenderben)
#### Post date: [November 15, 2005, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gradient-mask/169329/1 "2005-11-15T13:45:34Z")

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Is it possible to create a gradient mask.

much like in fireworks, but in flash have the ability to animate this mask as well.

i am trying to recreate an effect,

you have a picture behind a mask and the picture appears through blinds. like window blinds?

anyone have an idea?