Join Julieanne Kost for an in-depth discussion in this video Layer mask essentials, part of Photoshop CC 2017 Essential Training: The Basics.
- [Narrator] Layer masks are a key feature of Photoshop…that allow us to non destructively hide and show…selective portions of our image.…We can see that this document has four different layers.…A river layer, a waterfall layer, a curtain layer,…and clouds.…The first thing that I want to do is…I want to toggle off the visibility for the clouds…and the waterfall and I want to add a layer mask…on my curtain layer in order to blend…the bottom of the curtain with river below.…In order to add a layer mask, I'll choose layer…and then layer mask, reveal all.…
At the moment, we're working with a photograph…or a pixel based document but masking…always work the same way in Photoshop.…I could be working with a type layer…or a shape layer, a smart object.…It doesn't matter.…Wherever the mask is white, it's going to show…the contents of that layer…and wherever the mask is black, it's going to hide it.…If I paint with a gray, then I'll get varying levels…of transparency or varying level of opacity…of the content in the layer.…
Author
Julieanne Kost
Released
11/2/2016Julieanne Kost reviews the basics of digital imaging, from bit depth to image size, and shows how to use different Photoshop tools to crop and retouch photos, while always maintaining the highest-quality output. She shows the most efficient ways to perform common tasks, including working with layers, making selections, and masking. Along the way, you will learn the secrets of nondestructive editing using Smart Objects, and master features such as adjustment layers, blend modes, filters, and much more—increasing your productivity every step of the way.
- Opening files in Photoshop, Bridge, and Lightroom
- Arranging your workspace
- Modifying keyboard shortcuts
- Changing color mode, bit depth, and document size
- Cropping and straightening images
- Working with layers and layer masks
- Using brushes
- Making detailed selections
- Retouching
- Editing images with the Content-Aware tools
- Using blend modes
- Creating Smart Objects
- Using adjustment layers to change color, tone, contrast, and saturation
- Applying filters
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome57s
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1. Opening Files
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Opening files from Lightroom5m 10s
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2. Documents and Navigation
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3. Customizing the Photoshop Interface
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Customizing the toolbar5m 22s
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4. Digital Image Essentials
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Understanding file formats7m 11s
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Understanding color space4m 59s
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Changing document size5m 28s
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Saving documents3m 45s
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5. Cropping, Straightening, and Adjusting Canvas Size
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Using the Crop tool5m 38s
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Cropping to the perfect size4m 30s
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Increasing canvas size5m 52s
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6. Layers
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Exploring layer basics7m 53s
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Working with layer groups6m 34s
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7. Color and Brush Essentials
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Color basics3m 2s
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Brush options6m 51s
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8. Working with Layer Masks
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9. Making Selections
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Combining selections4m 41s
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10. Local Pixel Editing and Retouching
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Using the Clone Stamp tool3m 42s
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11. Blend Mode Essentials
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12. Smart Object Essentials
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Smart Object basics4m 19s
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13. Essential Transformations
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14. Adjustment Layer Essentials
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15. Essential Filters
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Overview of filters1m 10s
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Sharpening images7m 26s
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Conclusion
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Next steps40s
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