Fog Of War Effect Using Image Masking

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Image: Fog Of War Effect Using Image Masking GIF

This fog of war snippet was designed by Paul Mealy. The image has an overlay that is removed and the background image is unveiled as the user moves the mouse over the image. You might also like the flashlight hover effect.

If you are having trouble with the pen, try the archived copy on GitHub

Fog Of War Snippet

See the Pen Image Masking by Paul Mealy (@InsideDown) on CodePen.0

Posted by:Saijo George

Digital Marketer with a strong focus on technical SEO and design. One of the top 100 makers on Producthunt, co-organizer of the SEO Meetup in Melbourne, an instructor at General Assembly. Worked with brands like Envato, AEON. Currently the SEO Strategy Director at Supple.