Topics Include: -What is a layer mask? -Layer mask creation -Hiding and revealing a layer -Combining images -Cloning the cat To see the full size 800×600 video, please visit www.blog.bluehourphoto.com Here’s the link to download the lesson files: www.blog.bluehourphoto.com It’s free!
May you let me know how to undo the button of layer mask? I just got my CS4 and the layer mask show the button instead of the white window or black window. So I did not know how it is show inside window, please help me out.
Hum, what settings do you need to get started, in terms of windows, view tabs and settings, I keep getting very strange results and image size problems. If you have any suggestions I’d appreciate. . . thanks
How do you know exactly where to to paint the white if the background isn’t exactly the same. Won’t you get some background showing through that you do not want unless you paint a pixel perfect outline of the cat?
hey im following step by step, copied and paisted layers, whats the tab key ? i think i have seen a “tab” key on keyboards before but mine doesnt have one. is there another key that does the same thing. or do i have a tab key but dont know what it is. sorry im still learning computers in general. your help will be appreciated.
dJordJism
December 5th, 2009 at 7:52 am
nice example, thanks
tkimlan
December 5th, 2009 at 8:41 am
Hi,
May you let me know how to undo the button of layer mask? I just got my CS4 and the layer mask show the button instead of the white window or black window. So I did not know how it is show inside window, please help me out.
Thank you very much for your lesson.
Puntonghua
December 5th, 2009 at 9:25 am
I finally succeeded YEAH!!!. . . I love you man I mean it !!!
napolitanka12
December 5th, 2009 at 10:13 am
great vid
Megatron24
December 5th, 2009 at 10:43 am
Excellent video!!! I’m finally starting to understand masking!
Butterscevop
December 5th, 2009 at 11:30 am
thanks alot!
juggag
December 5th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
thanks!!!!!!!!
joystick17
December 5th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Very helpful. . thanks man!
PocketUnv
December 5th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Excellent description of the mask-concept. Very well done indeed.
warlock07
December 5th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
great tutorial. . . best one i found yet. .
LadiesMan12334
December 5th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
WOO i was messing around and i got it
vinnoth1
December 5th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
awesome video
junmae808
December 5th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
great video! thanks it helped understand a bit more
artep2122
December 5th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Wow, that was an AMAZING explanation. I FINALLY understand layer masks! Thanks so much! I searched soo long for this kind of help! You’re great!
joeinparis
December 5th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Hum, what settings do you need to get started, in terms of windows, view tabs and settings, I keep getting very strange results and image size problems. If you have any suggestions I’d appreciate. . . thanks
KeithArtist1
December 5th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Did U use a tripod to take the 3 pictures? U would need steady hands to take the 3 pictures in the same pespective.
ELDK2008
December 5th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
I actually learned something – thank you!
teoleoni
December 5th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
No, because the background is exactly the same on each of these images!
gwlaw99
December 5th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
How do you know exactly where to to paint the white if the background isn’t exactly the same. Won’t you get some background showing through that you do not want unless you paint a pixel perfect outline of the cat?
HotFries7256
December 5th, 2009 at 6:44 pm
YOU are the man! This is the most comprehensive layer mask tutorial I have found!
Thanks!
atento611
December 5th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
wow! man what a Tuto! i never had used the masks, you are opening my eyes and improving my photos! Thanks a lot!
bonpsy1
December 5th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
hey im following step by step, copied and paisted layers, whats the tab key ? i think i have seen a “tab” key on keyboards before but mine doesnt have one. is there another key that does the same thing. or do i have a tab key but dont know what it is. sorry im still learning computers in general. your help will be appreciated.
narutosasukerule
December 5th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
use the select tool and copy and paste each picture into the pic u want
NOHAYCHANCES
December 5th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
thats not really helping!
this is a great tut!
but if you have another idea do tell!
darkchick843
December 5th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
THANK YOU! Thank you so much! The most clear and effective tutorial I’ve ever watched on masking! Thank you!