How to use Layer Masks in Photoshop
Understanding Layer Masks in Photoshop, Tutorial
Once you start using Photoshop, you will quickly learn that one of the most important things to understand is the use of Layer Masks. All the cool layer blending, compositing, photo manipulation and even photo retouching required an understanding of Layer masks and how they work. This Photoshop CC tutorial will show you how to use Layer masks, and it is the same for any version of Photoshop if you don’t have CC.
If you are newer to Photoshop and not sure what layers are, check out this Layers 101 Tutorial, it also gives you a bunch of tips and ways to work quickly in Layers.
Also, check out our ultimate guide to layer blending modes in Photoshop. All the blend modes explained and practical ideas to use them, tutorials, explanations and a video overview.
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This is a well explained tutorial with excellent demonstrations. I understand layer masks so much better now, thank you 🙂
thanks
Colin! this is another great job, you’ve done. So, there is a big opportunity to use Layer Mask is we can do something without destruction of key image.
An excellent tutorial, so well explained. Thank you Colin