Layer Masks in Photoshop: the ultimate guide
The most important tool in Photoshop for creatives is Layer Masks. There is confusion, but Layer masks are very easy once you understand how they work.
In this Photoshop tutorial, I will show you exactly how Layer Masks work and how to take pinpoint control over them. Then I will share 7 tips on using Layer Masks. In the process we will have a little fun and create a lion woman.
Layer masks are a better way of cutting out layers and photos than using the eraser tool. They are non destructive and provide much more control.
Once you create a layer mask, it is white. White has no effect on the layer, painting with black will reveal the underlaying layer.
Different shades of gray will produce corresponding opacity; 100% white is 100% opaque. 0% white (Black) is 0 opacity, and thus fully transparent. 50% gray would yeild a result of 50% opaque. 25% gray would be 25% opaque etc. Watch the video to see why I use the gray color, rather than the obvious tranparence slider.
I’ll add more information soon, so check back, until then, enjoy the video above.
Useful Resources
► Download Layer Blending Modes e-book:
► Photoshop CC for Digital Photographers course:
The images I used from Adobe Stock
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Colin
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