Photoshop masks should be the only choice you make when looking for a way to hide unwanted pixels. Never use the Eraser tool unless you are 150% positive you will never ever need those pixels again!
If you are just now coming upon this masking mini-series, check out Masking Basics and Layer Masks.
Most of masking is [...]
Remember the most important rule of Photoshop: never alter the original image.
Also remember the two basics about Photoshop Layer Masks: black hides, white reveals.
So how do you use a layer mask?
First you need a layer with an image on it that is not the background layer. Background layers are automatically locked, so we can’t alter [...]
The number one rule in Photoshop is never alter the original.
This means if you are going to apply a filter to a layer, make a duplicate first. Always use adjustment layers instead of permanently altering the image information in a layer. Never clone stamp or heal on the original layer. Always, always make a [...]
This is a guest post by Esben Thomsen. I’m always looking for guest authors for Creative Curio!
Some time ago I saw Alec’s beautiful wallpaper artwork (shown above) on Flickr.com. He has a big crush on Minion Pro–who doesn’t like stressed o’s? Another awesome feature of Minion Pro, is how many glyphs come with that typeface.
I [...]
The first time you design a billboard or a large banner for a tradeshow is an intimidating experience. I had so many questions the first time!
Many of you might be wondering where I have been for the past few weeks. At the beginning of March, I took a cruise in the western Caribbean. It was [...]
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