If you’ve been following Creative Curio for the past few weeks, we’ve been discussing masking in Photoshop. Here is the series so far:
Mastering Photoshop Masks: The Basics
Mastering Photoshop Masks: Layer Masks
Mastering Photoshop Masks: Expert Techniques
Mastering Photoshop Masks: Quick Masks
One thing not mentioned yet, though, is Vector Masks. I’m a little more selective when it comes to using these […]
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 practice. There […]
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 them with a mask.
If […]
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 […]
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