Join Chad Chelius for an in-depth discussion in this video Quick Mask mode, part of Time-Saving Tips Using Photoshop.
- One of the more underutilized selection techniques … in Photoshop is Quick Mask Mode. … You can use just about any tool you wish … and you have a lot of control. … It's also great when other selection techniques … don't give you the result that you're looking for. … So, I'm going to start here with the butterfly image open … and to save me a little bit of time, … I'm going to start with an initial selection. … So, what I'm going to do is using my Quick Selection tool, … and we'll talk about this in a future video. … I'm just going to kind of drag to get started, right? … I'm going to create an initial selection, … I'm just kind of painting … and you want to stay away from the edge … or just butt up to the edge if you can, … and just going to get started … with something like this. … That looks pretty good. … The Quick Mask mode is accessed at the bottom … of your tools panel and it's this button right here. … Now the first thing I'd like you to do … Now, in your Quick Mask options, …
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5/29/2019- Customizing Photoshop
- Zooming and panning techniques
- Using Photoshop tool shortcuts
- Selecting, moving, showing, and merging layers
- Adjusting brush size
- Transforming selections
- Adding a color adjustment
- Changing type properties
- Working with Smart Objects
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Saving time with Photoshop1m 34s
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Sending feedback?1m 58s
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1. Performance and Interface Tips
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Changing interface settings4m 38s
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Customizing Photoshop6m 40s
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Leveraging workspaces3m 55s
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Zooming techniques5m 8s
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Panning techniques5m 4s
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Picking up colors4m 52s
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2. Shortcuts
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Undo shortcut4m 52s
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Working with layers3m 19s
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Selecting and moving layers2m 56s
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Showing and hiding layers2m 57s
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Merging layers4m 7s
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Simplifying the Layers panel3m 32s
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Masking shortcuts5m 16s
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Scrubby sliders2m 45s
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3. Selections and Masking
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Transforming selections6m 13s
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Selection tool techniques4m 19s
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Feathering selections6m 10s
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Quick Mask mode4m 30s
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Adding a color adjustment3m 32s
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Using Select and Mask6m 19s
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The Blend If trick5m 25s
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4. Working with Type
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Creating type elements5m 43s
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Previewing fonts4m 28s
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Changing type properties4m 25s
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Clipping images to text4m 11s
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5. Efficiencies
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Working with Auto-Select4m 9s
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Layer styles4m 40s
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Resetting a dialog box2m 53s
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Resetting a tool2m 35s
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Removing a color cast5m 14s
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Fill vs. Opacity2m 55s
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Smart Objects6m 58s
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Stacking layer styles2m 21s
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Image Processor4m 20s
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Creating Photoshop actions5m 24s
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Conclusion
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Next steps34s
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