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Layer Mask - Photoshop for Beginners

PiXimperfect via YouTube

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This beginner lesson explains how Photoshop layer masks work and how to use their properties and features for non-destructive editing. It covers linked masks, feathering, density, duplicating masks, double masking, and using an image as a mask.

Syllabus

What Are Layer Masks?
Important Downloads & Announcements
Why Use A Layer Mask?
Reason 1: Non-Destructive Abilities
Reason 2: Compatibility with Non-Raster Layer
Linking & Unlinking Layer Masks
Turning Off and On
Mask Properties: Feather
Mask Properties: Density
Duplicate Masks
Problem with Copying Masks
Double Masking
Image as a Mask
Concept Recap

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PiXimperfect

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    Ezeani Goodluck Munachi
    very good course well planned tutorial and easy understanding, he has help me understand a lot of missing concepts and know how to go about building my own workflow
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