How to use PHOTOSHOP LAYER MASKS + 7 TRICKS with masks

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6 жыл бұрын

How to use Layer Masks in Photoshop and 7 Layer mask tips. In this tutorial, Colin Smith shows you exactly how to use layer masks in Photoshop and 7 Layer Maks tips. Ultimate Guide to Layers masks in Photoshop.
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@photoshopcafe 6 жыл бұрын

Check out my Tutorial on Layer Blending Modes: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sJ-SfM6XvLi1pZ8.html

@ELBlDu 6 жыл бұрын

You are AMAZING! Not only that, you play the guitar! I knew you were good people when I found you on CreateLive......to ans your question: not yet, but Im learning stuff b.4 I splurge on it. It frightens me. But not as much after listening and watching you. I see differently now when I shoot. I think Im ready. I really want to learn to compost an image into a Salvador Dali self portrait/ kind of abstract Iknow. But I have to learn how to create whats in my head. Baby steps.....

@santosd6065 5 жыл бұрын

I actually was doing most of these tricks... but in a very clumsy way, just in the layers. Erasing away parts of them, using gradient in the selections, then deleting part of the images... the whole Layer Masks and blending layers sections were a complete mystery to me until I came across this channel. Good job, thanks!

@mygammie 4 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. Didn't know any of the tricks. Senior Citizen learning Photoshop. Thank you.

@russkayak 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I learn something every time I watch the tutorial. Exclusively a LR user but starting to realize the absolute power of PS. As a senior citizen though, it is not easy trying to grasp its staggering number of features. As an amateur landscape photographer I'm trying to limit my learning to those features best suited to that genre. Most helpful....thanks again.

@kim0942 Жыл бұрын

Colin, you’re by far the best PS&LR instructor on you tube. Your deliberate and concise approach is so easy to follow. Not too fast like some. I am fairly well experienced using the apps but always learn more watching you. Thanks

@wimgrundyearth5753 5 жыл бұрын

Taking introductory courses in BOTH Lightroom AND Photoshop, so you've been VERY helpful! THANKS A MILLION!

@pandistepan4304 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I needed to start work on a different edit to my flower images - now I properly understand layers!! Thank you for making this tutorial so interesting and so easy to follow!

@prospero11 3 жыл бұрын

You are a masterful teacher. You teach not the old and stale how, but you conceptually define why and where in a very easy and intuitive method. Very deep and painless. Keep going! thank you!

@celinemorisset5533 5 жыл бұрын

Love this type of tutorial. Can't get enough on layer masks... It is very cool! Thanks!

@bomatravels 5 жыл бұрын

Your tutorials are so great and to the point! Thanks a lot for your time and effort

@blve781 4 жыл бұрын

I knew nothing about layer mask at the beginning of the video, but now I’ve understood how to use them. Thank you so much, this was so much easier to follow than other tutorial videos.

@s.russell1856 4 жыл бұрын

WOW! Absolutely AWESOME tutorial. Never had such clear instructions. What a teacher! Thank you, a thousand times.

@MrAlanearle 2 жыл бұрын

These are the best tutorials ever to watch, all very clear to follow and perfect pace. I only knew about 20% and now keen to develop my skill. Thank you so much!

@masseylad1972 4 жыл бұрын

I use layer masks yes, I love them so Thank you for the tips. You never stop learning. Great tutorial and superbly presented. 👌🏽

@Deceptibot94 5 жыл бұрын

This is legitimately the most easy to follow Photoshop tutorial i have ever watched.

@derickatkins189 4 жыл бұрын

DITTO DITTO DITTO

@PRenee-rt6ui 4 жыл бұрын

Really clear and easy example of using layer masks and the pace of the tutorial is great. Excellent. Thank you.

@breicker6107 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I found this tutorial - will be looking for more. Layer masks I have found confusing, but will watch this video a few more times until I fully understand. Thank you.

@elegantimagesphoto 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciated the tips being printed out on the screen as I like to take notes. I had just watched another good mask video; but learned new tips here that helped clarify. You have such a well thought out process. The repetition of key points was very helpful, and the pace was too.

@SueMusto 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much Colin. You explain SO well. Finally I understand Layer Masks properly.

@louie5339 4 жыл бұрын

This was helpful. All these years and was never sure how to use layer masks but this explains it crystal clear. Thank you!

@krzysztofmaska2215 6 жыл бұрын

Well, for me masks were the one of the first things to learn (PS user since v. 7.0, till CC2018). They are great to learn not only as a specific software option, but as a concept. Many programs use these, for example video editing/vfx softwares like Vegas or After Effects, but also other graphic programs, not only raster but also vector. I currently transfered to Affinity package and both Photo and designer has masks. Mastering this technique will really give you an advantage in a lot of fields. For example I also learn & practice things in game design, and in Unreal Engine you also can mask things with black color. So in one sentence: master masks as a concept, and it will help you in many areas ;). And by the way: great video Colin!

@shellyirvine9761 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for an excellent lesson on layer masks! Finally, after being confused by a lengthy expensive (highly acclaimed) beginner program (numerous courses) and many free tutorials from the actual Photoshop company, I have found someone who speaks slowly and clearly, and tells me what I really need to know! Why, what, and how! I also love the fact that you teach how to modify photographs! (what Photoshop was made for!) while so many courses focus more on advertising, website design, social media tricks, etc. People who need that stuff probably learned it in college or company training. I just want to repair, merge, modify, and perfect my photographs! I look forward to more lessons! You're the best!

@photoshopcafe 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shelly

@jennifertepp2617 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial. I use both LR and PS. I have been learning both by watching KZfaq videos and it's always great to learn something new. I have been using masks for a bit now and have finally become much more comfortable with using them. Thanks again.

@madhusoodanshimoga5725 4 жыл бұрын

I have subscribed recently and going through all of your brilliant tutorials. In this video for me using 50% grey instead of reducing opacity of brush to get consistent results in each stroke was brilliant. I have always struggled with overdoing or under doing using the opacity method. Thanks for that.

@locovidepro 3 жыл бұрын

I am just starting to learn the masking with you Colin. Thank you again so much.

@simonchandler4666 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant stuff mate. just learning Layer Masks and you really break it down to the core elements and give an idea of the possibilities. really appreciate it.

@susanschmitz5871 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that was perfect,! No nonsense straight to the point and no annoying music to distract from lesson

@karencoffelt7682 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great tutorial, Colin. I learned a lot of about layer masks that I didn't already know.

@robinbird53 3 жыл бұрын

Revisiting photoshop after years of absence. Your tutorials are great.

@garyburton8060 5 жыл бұрын

Very clear information at a speed that allows me to follow, with some useful tips along the way. Thank you!

@marek0101 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You've made it so easy to understand layer masks.

@altindisbarbaros 4 жыл бұрын

You are an amazing teacher, thank you for tutorials.

@ginitaprofitt4065 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Colin, another wonderful teaching!

@nealabello71 6 жыл бұрын

I use both and am still learning. Every time I view one of your great videos, I learn new stuff. Most of your tips were new. Thanks for doing this service.

@photoshopcafe 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying so :)

@sketchupwoodplans 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise with the community! Your style is very pro learning and helps a lot. I knew pretty much all the 7 tips but seeing them in actions gives me new ideas on how to apply them. Example, recalling a selection to limit the workspace of a brush for better refinement of a mask.

@themsonl9051 4 жыл бұрын

It's a masterpiece for beginners like me about the use of layer mask! Thank you.

@anuanki 4 жыл бұрын

Nice. I needed a painless refresher and this was it!!!

@mikeyates8240 4 жыл бұрын

these are the sort of tutorials I want to learn from, the layer mask. and blending modes . thank you

@photoshopcafe 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that!

@solsty1907 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for always referencing keyboard shortcuts in your tutorials ! super clutch !

@robertweaver1338 4 жыл бұрын

Great teacher!! Easy to follow without a lot of extraneous info. Tips were very good . I didn't know any of them.

@margaretwood1255 Жыл бұрын

another fantastic tutorial, thanks Colin

@francomedina7214 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way you explain, step by step, so learners can follow trought the tutorial

@orko_pro 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, keep making more stuff! Full power to you! All the best! Helped me a lot.

@ChuckTipton 3 жыл бұрын

I use both Lightroom and Photoshop, for the reasons you share Colin. Thanks for the great tutorial and your efforts.

@space6irl 4 жыл бұрын

This is the best tutorial I've seen yet. thanks!

@ravindranathmenon1090 4 жыл бұрын

You are an excellent teacher. I keep following your tutorials. I thank you for these. My best wishes to you.

@kylek81 6 жыл бұрын

Knew about half of them and loved learning more! Great video, thank you so much for it! As far as PS/LR, I really use both depending on what I need. I use Lightroom primarily for all photo tuning and use Photoshop for any sort of transformation.

@yqlradio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I only knew the first two tips, it was all new after that. Great video.

@rolfmildh2173 6 жыл бұрын

I like everything you show here. Colin, you are amazing and as I are new beginner of Ligthroom and Photoshop I´m glad that I find you here on KZfaq. Thanks.

@photoshopcafe 6 жыл бұрын

Welcome to this channel :)

@metometo7792 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic tutorial, thank you very much. Your nice pace makes it easy to follow and understand.

@photoshopcafe 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Im glad you found it helpful :)

@petermiller6829 Жыл бұрын

You are are great instructor! Thanks Colin

@DonaldKuhnert Жыл бұрын

Great I am getting to understand what masks and layers are about.Well done Colin.

@bassplayer60 4 жыл бұрын

thank you Colin, these are new for me...thank you!

@keviodal1908 6 жыл бұрын

Thank You Colin, I'm starting to understand these a lot better now

@photoshopcafe 6 жыл бұрын

Im really happy to hear that

@alijafarzadeh212 4 жыл бұрын

Love this type of tutorial.

@katrinaantelo6258 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this amazing easy to understand tutorial!

@Renkrew65 2 жыл бұрын

I had an intermediate class and knew about it. But your tutorial helped me relearn what I couldn't remember from the class I took over a year ago. Thank you. Wanted to improve a sunset picture.

@MatthewFurman 5 жыл бұрын

Incredible tutorial. You are a true master and I love the way you teach. Thank you.

@b.a.mproductions6574 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the help I was stuck for a while trying to figure out these multi layered photos 💯

@LadyOfAlchemy Жыл бұрын

This is incredibly helpful, thanks so much!

@carlo6794 3 жыл бұрын

THANKS MUCH COLLIN! VERY INFORMATIVE VIDEO!

@MatthewMundy-du6kp Жыл бұрын

they were all new thanks bro. Keep em coming

@Rudy2053 5 жыл бұрын

Mostly photoshop, and your tutorials are inspiring. Thanks

@rogercrichton8129 6 жыл бұрын

I use LR for general, initial, adjustments and PS for more detailed work on selected photos. PS is the best for using layers.

@JimFelderOKC 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch Collin! I’ve used Layer Masks for a long time but you can always learn something from watching others. I didn’t know about some of the keyboard shortcuts.

@photoshopcafe 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for commenting

@stevegorman5337 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a beginner to Photoshop. The first few videos I watched were from people who talk so fast that you can’t even follow what they’re doing on the screen. This gentleman is easy to understand and has the ability to talk to beginners in a way that is more user-friendly. I highly recommend watching these videos!

@rosesmith239 6 жыл бұрын

I basically use this method to create shade or mirror effects on a product photo, I call it something to be done without any harm. This is a great way to save us a lot of time.

@BoazYoffe 5 жыл бұрын

Hearty thanks Colin, nice tips

@suruha2306 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, Colin! Very cool tutorial!! I use Layer Masks a LOT! When coloring, I use an Adjustment Layer, Reversed, then, paint in the coloring. Love them!! I only have PS and Ai.

@photoshopcafe 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@ianw73iw 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant again, still need to watch it twice to grasp the finer points. Thank you

@photoshopcafe 6 жыл бұрын

Watch it as many times as you need to grasp these important principles :)

@rodshelley1170 6 жыл бұрын

I love layer masks! Been using them for a while, but still got some neat tips. I do use Lightroom as I'm on the CC Photo plan. I find myself using it more as I learn more about it. Good stuff as always!

@photoshopcafe 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@1vishusduce 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I use light room cuz I'm a student and it's cheap and it came with CC lol. But as a professional user, the interface of Lightroom let's me handle the basics of the photography before I get into effects in Photoshop. Thanks for making the video. You help me realize how AWESOME I've never given myself credit for

@walterlynch4820 4 жыл бұрын

I have used layers for quite a while...but I definitely learn 3-4 new tips...thanks

@bonitadsouza4805 3 жыл бұрын

No i didnt know all your tricks. Thank you souch. You are truely a inspiration

@lindaweaver7837 4 жыл бұрын

I use layer mask but have never used them like this. This is so COOL. This is a fantastic video as they all get a grade A. Thanks

@Kirangokal7 3 жыл бұрын

Very well taught, with patience and tenacity

@bala1000mina Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Colin, very helpful and although I knew about the mask but your tips added more to my knowledge! God bless you man!

@zvmore8061 5 жыл бұрын

I use both, very helpful and clear, thank u!!

@eaglehill12 6 жыл бұрын

Learned many faster ways to use layer masks Thanks Colin

@celinechui6228 4 жыл бұрын

very details. more easy ways to learn from your tutorials. develop a lot of fun to use than before. thank you!

@PaintingLessonsWithMarla 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You were very clear about a topic that's confusing!

@jeromeweaver809 4 жыл бұрын

I like these videos because I just started creating my own CD Covers. I have a lot to learn.

@Azam_Pakistan 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. You followed a project approach adding steps one by one.

@captsamuka 4 жыл бұрын

This is a better tutorial than the paid ones! Thank you. I didn't know how to use a non-destructive mask until today.

@photoshopcafe 4 жыл бұрын

Im glad that it helped you!

@betty-louluyken904 6 жыл бұрын

I'm using LR Classic CC and Photoshop CC. There was 1 thing I didn't know which was the use of the brightness of the layer mask instead of the opacity of the brush. I think that's very useful, so thanks for that. Always nice to learn something new.

@photoshopcafe 6 жыл бұрын

Cool!

@Robdobalina Жыл бұрын

Amazing tutorial. Thank you

@cindysmith6055 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Layer masks are so confusing to me, but you have really helped. Thank you.

@loobyluB 5 жыл бұрын

this was excellent. I learned so much, i only knew about 1/3rd of what you taught

@wdavid1540 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your tips. Your every tip helps me a lot.

@christopherross8735 2 жыл бұрын

Thank I like the way you show how it EZer than some of the others tht are trying as hard but get going to fast to watch you have great timing

@carolynlogan8011 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making it easy to understand.

@RawndaFlowers 4 жыл бұрын

Your such a great teacher, love the way you explain and make is so easy to understand.

@photoshopcafe 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@derickatkins189 4 жыл бұрын

DITTO

@marybrown4444 5 жыл бұрын

loved it. Only use Photoshop. I haven't done a lot for a year , so have gotten behind in these great tips. i'll listen again and then give the masks a go myself.

@dubaivlog9027 4 жыл бұрын

Wow... bravo. You were loud and clear. I think i learnt something

@pablogomezirusta7159 2 жыл бұрын

Didnt know how to block the layer mask with he shift option. So thank you so much!!

@edsab2504 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!!!! thank you very much!!!

@chipcurry 4 жыл бұрын

Well done! Excellent content and no excess chatting, and no idiotic music Underneath intended to make the lesson more exciting. I will be watching more. As far as knowing these tips. It’s kind of like playing a piano: you may know how it’s supposed to sound, and know where the keys are, but being able to play it fluidly takes practice. I’m practicing. Thanks.