Layer Mask - Photoshop for Beginners | Lesson 4

Discover what Layer Masks are and jump straight into real-world examples to learn the best ways to use them in Photoshop! Starting from basic concepts to fundamental techniques and best practices, this lesson covers every aspect of Layer Masking for beginners. I hope you enjoy this tutorial. Thank you so much for watching :)
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00:00 What Are Layer Masks?
02:58 Important Downloads & Announcements
03:29 Why Use A Layer Mask?
03:47 Reason 1: Non-Destructive Abilities
07:54 Reason 2: Compatibility with Non-Raster Layer
11:26 Linking & Unlinking Layer Masks
13:33 Turning Off and On
14:28 Mask Properties: Feather
17:41 Mask Properties: Density
19:44 Duplicate Masks
21:35 Problem with Copying Masks
23:37 Double Masking
26:44 Image as a Mask
28:28 Concept Recap
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    @nafs536 ай бұрын

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    @Jennybrigden6 ай бұрын

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    thank you again , I watch this one 4 times very good .