The provided reference does not directly explain how to remove layers from a Procreate timelapse. Instead, it demonstrates how to hide layers, which affects what is visible in the timelapse. Therefore, to answer the question accurately, I will explain how you can exclude a layer from the timelapse, which in effect removes it from the final rendering, and clarify how to truly delete a layer in Procreate.
Excluding Layers from Timelapse
To exclude a layer from your Procreate timelapse, you essentially need to hide it for the duration you want it excluded. Here's how:
- Open Your Artwork: Begin by opening the Procreate artwork containing the layers you want to manage.
- Access Layers Panel: Tap the layers icon to view all your layers.
- Hide Specific Layers: Tap the checkbox on the right side of each layer. Unchecking a box hides that layer from your artwork, which includes the timelapse. The reference mentions how to hide layers for a timelapse, though this is done on a Procreate canvas.
- If the layer needs to be visible again later in the timelapse, you will need to unhide it by checking the box next to the layer name at the desired time.
Deleting Layers
To permanently remove a layer in Procreate, follow these steps:
- Open Your Artwork: Start by opening your Procreate project.
- Access Layers Panel: Tap the layers icon to open the layer panel.
- Select the Layer: In the layer panel, locate the layer you want to remove.
- Swipe Left: Swipe left across the layer you want to remove. This will reveal multiple options.
- Delete: Tap the "Delete" button that appears when you swipe left. The layer will be permanently deleted from your artwork and will not appear in the timelapse.
Key Considerations:
- Timelapse Recording: If you are already recording the timelapse and delete a layer, the deletion will be reflected in the timelapse.
- Layer Visibility: Hiding a layer makes it invisible in both your canvas and the timelapse but doesn't delete it. You can restore its visibility at any time.
- Permanent Deletion: Deleting a layer removes it entirely. This action is permanent, and the layer cannot be recovered without using Procreate's undo feature if done immediately after deletion.
By utilizing these methods, you can effectively manage what elements are present within your Procreate timelapse, either by hiding layers to exclude them from particular portions of the timelapse, or by deleting them entirely.
