Join Tim Grey for an in-depth discussion in this video Reviewing a layer mask, part of Photoshop: Creating Composites (2012).
When creating a composite image utilizing the layer mask, it's critical that the …layer mask be as accurate as possible. We want a high quality mask regardless of …what we're trying to accomplish with that mask. …In some cases, your composite image might be intended to be very realistic, and in …other cases, it might be just whimsical or fun such as this exaggerated gradient …behind the squirrel photo. But whatever you're doing, you want to …make sure that the layer mask is accurate. …Let's take a look at some of the ways we can review a layer mask to help make sure …the quality is as high as possible. First off, we can hide the effect of the …layer mask so that we see the image without the mask, and then with the mask.…
This all by itself can make areas that are problematic stand out very clearly. …To disable the layer mask temporarily, you simply hold the Shift key while …clicking on the thumbnail for the Layer Mask on the Layers panel. …So, here is the image without the layer mask, it's been disabled, so we get a …
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Released
12/4/2012- Composite concepts
- Creating automatic composites
- Image compositing
- Refining layer masks
- Matching images
- Adding effects to composites
- Using layer groups
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 21s
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1. Composite Concepts
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Creating layered documents3m 46s
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Working with image layers2m 36s
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Introduction to layer masks5m 47s
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2. Automatic Composites
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Creating an HDR image6m 52s
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Blending a photo into text3m 40s
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3. Image Compositing
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Blending with a soft brush4m 45s
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Blending along a gradient4m 37s
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Creating a filtered edge3m 59s
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Inverting a mask4m 5s
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Using a mask as a frame3m 28s
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Deleting a layer mask3m 19s
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4. Refining Layer Masks
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Reviewing a layer mask3m 6s
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Feathering a mask3m 21s
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Mask cleanup5m 23s
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5. Matching Images
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Resizing an image element2m 43s
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Performing a reality check4m 36s
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6. Adding Effects to Composites
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7. Using Layer Groups
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