Photoshop Masking tips ft, Colin Smith (PhotoshopCAFE) + Jesus Ramirez (Photoshop Training Channel)
Top 3 Masking Tips for Photoshop
I recently sat down with Jesus Ramirez and we shared our masking tips while we were at Vid Summit last week. There are 2 video here where we give 3 of our best tips each.
This is the first video where Jesus shares 2 tips and I (Colin Smith) share one.
On the second video, I share 2 tips and Jesus shares one on masking in Photoshop.
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My two favorite photoshop teachers together. My heart be still. You guys teach so well and with kindness and respect
I wish I could treat you both out for dinner. You both are the best. Please do this more. Great instruction.
Many thanks to you both for your tutorials! They’re always informative and given so that beginners and novices are able to follow your instructions and learn. Thanks and please continue to!!
Both awesome and both so patient. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.