Layer Mask Fundamentals
One doesn't know PhotoShop until they are learn how to use Layer Masks. Layer Masks are used to hide and reveal elements within each object in a composite. Thus, one can create the illusion as illustrated below. This course stresses the use of Layer Masks in image compositing.
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In this lesson, students will use multiple Layer Masks to create the illusion that a pair of boxers is actually hung on the clothesline with the pressed shirts. Students will also replace the sky in this composite using Layer Masks. This is just one of several lessons in this lesson module. Home ↑

