Understanding Photoshop Layer Masks: A Beginners Tutorial
Struggling with masking in Photoshop? You're not alone! This video is designed to demystify masking and provide a clear, easy-to-understand introduction to this essential Photoshop tool. Using an image from Badlands National Park, we'll break down the basics of Photoshop masking, explain how layer masks work, and show you how to start using them for precise control over your image edits and achieve non-destructive editing results. Watch now to master Photoshop masking!
What You'll Learn - Video Chapters:
00:11 Intro: Welcome to Masking!
Discover why masking is so important and how it can transform your photo editing.
00:27 Masking Basics: Black, White, and Gray Explained Simply
Learn the fundamental principles of masking: black hides and white reveals the impact of the layer on the image. While Gray allows some impact, lighter gray allows more impact than a darker grey.
See a simple demonstration on a brightness & contrast adjustment layer. We use a mask to remove an adjustment from the sky , but not the foreground.
02:59 What Layers Can Use Masks?
Understand which layer types support masks: adjustment and fill layers, regular image layers, and groups.
04:17 Seeing and Turning Off Masks
Learn how to easily view your masks and temporarily disable them to see the changes you've made.
06:15 An Introduction to Masking Methods
Get a brief overview of the various ways to create masks, including:
Luminosity masks (using light and dark areas)
Color masks
Masks based on selections
We'll be diving deeper into these techniques in future videos!
07:17 Understanding Marching Ants and Inverting Masks.
08:39 Creating New Masks from Existing Ones.
09:26 Using Masks with Groups for More Control.
12:36 Simple Ways to Adjust Masks
Learn the basic tools for refining your masks: In the Properties tab we’ll cover Density, Feather and Select & Mask. Andy will also demonstrate how to use Image - Adjustments for fine control.
21:51 A Quick Note on Selections
Understand that selections can exist even without visible "marching ants."
💡 Key Takeaway: Masking might seem intimidating, but it's a powerful tool that can dramatically improve your Photoshop skills. This video is your first step to mastering it!
👍 If you found this video helpful, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe for more easy-to-follow Photoshop tutorials!
🔔 Don't forget to turn on notifications so you don't miss our upcoming masking deep dives!
▶️Explore my growing collection of Photoshop for Post Processing Landscape Photography videos:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjoEW9DimSfLoX7h2EsechZYayb0E2-rt
🔗 More from Andy Cook & Rocky Mountain Reflections Photography:
* Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCrNXzDA5aCg5Qwxq-Kf4mkg
* Find more tutorials and resources on our website:
#Photoshop #Masking #BeginnerPhotoshop #PhotoEditing #Tutorial #EasyPhotoshop #PhotoshopMasking #PhotoshopTutorial #PhotoEditing #AdobePhotoshop #MaskingTechniques #BadlandsNationalPark #LandscapePhotography #PhotographyTips
Видео Understanding Photoshop Layer Masks: A Beginners Tutorial канала Andy Cook - Landscape Post-Processing
What You'll Learn - Video Chapters:
00:11 Intro: Welcome to Masking!
Discover why masking is so important and how it can transform your photo editing.
00:27 Masking Basics: Black, White, and Gray Explained Simply
Learn the fundamental principles of masking: black hides and white reveals the impact of the layer on the image. While Gray allows some impact, lighter gray allows more impact than a darker grey.
See a simple demonstration on a brightness & contrast adjustment layer. We use a mask to remove an adjustment from the sky , but not the foreground.
02:59 What Layers Can Use Masks?
Understand which layer types support masks: adjustment and fill layers, regular image layers, and groups.
04:17 Seeing and Turning Off Masks
Learn how to easily view your masks and temporarily disable them to see the changes you've made.
06:15 An Introduction to Masking Methods
Get a brief overview of the various ways to create masks, including:
Luminosity masks (using light and dark areas)
Color masks
Masks based on selections
We'll be diving deeper into these techniques in future videos!
07:17 Understanding Marching Ants and Inverting Masks.
08:39 Creating New Masks from Existing Ones.
09:26 Using Masks with Groups for More Control.
12:36 Simple Ways to Adjust Masks
Learn the basic tools for refining your masks: In the Properties tab we’ll cover Density, Feather and Select & Mask. Andy will also demonstrate how to use Image - Adjustments for fine control.
21:51 A Quick Note on Selections
Understand that selections can exist even without visible "marching ants."
💡 Key Takeaway: Masking might seem intimidating, but it's a powerful tool that can dramatically improve your Photoshop skills. This video is your first step to mastering it!
👍 If you found this video helpful, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe for more easy-to-follow Photoshop tutorials!
🔔 Don't forget to turn on notifications so you don't miss our upcoming masking deep dives!
▶️Explore my growing collection of Photoshop for Post Processing Landscape Photography videos:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjoEW9DimSfLoX7h2EsechZYayb0E2-rt
🔗 More from Andy Cook & Rocky Mountain Reflections Photography:
* Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCrNXzDA5aCg5Qwxq-Kf4mkg
* Find more tutorials and resources on our website:
#Photoshop #Masking #BeginnerPhotoshop #PhotoEditing #Tutorial #EasyPhotoshop #PhotoshopMasking #PhotoshopTutorial #PhotoEditing #AdobePhotoshop #MaskingTechniques #BadlandsNationalPark #LandscapePhotography #PhotographyTips
Видео Understanding Photoshop Layer Masks: A Beginners Tutorial канала Andy Cook - Landscape Post-Processing
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