How to use PHOTOSHOP LAYER MASKS + 7 TRICKS with masks

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]

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[@ELBlDu]

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]

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]

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

[@Deceptibot94]

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

[@derickatkins189]

DITTO DITTO DITTO

[@robinbird53]

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

[@mikeyates8240]

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

[@photoshopcafe]

Happy to hear that!

[@margaretwood1255]

another fantastic tutorial, thanks Colin

[@petermiller6829]

You are are great instructor! Thanks Colin

[@prospero11]

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!

[@stevegorman5337]

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!

[@kim0942]

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

[@christopherross8735]

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

[@bonitadsouza4805]

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

[@lindaweaver7837]

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

[@bala1000mina]

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!

[@cindysmith6055]

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

[@carlo6794]

THANKS MUCH COLLIN! VERY INFORMATIVE VIDEO!

[@walterlynch4820]

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

[@anuanki]

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

[@MatthewMundy-du6kp]

they were all new thanks bro. Keep em coming

[@pablogomezirusta7159]

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

[@abotalibibrahim7170]

really clear explanation thanks for all information

[@wdavid1540]

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

[@LadyOfAlchemy]

This is incredibly helpful, thanks so much!

[@keviodal1908]

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

[@photoshopcafe]

Im really happy to hear that

[@jonmiller9408]

I knew of 6 of the 7, still a great tutorial, thanks.

[@rameshkanojiya52]

Thank you sir I knew. But the way you described or showed was so perfect and fantastic Thanks

[@osckarconejo8183]

Your Videos are amazing , very well explained !!!! Congratulations !!! And Thank"s a lot !!!!

[@thusi1900]

very useful, I learned lots of new details about the layer mask. thx.

[@mohamedelshamy2706]

You are the best. many people talk about this topic but you are the best.

[@Renkrew65]

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.

[@masseylad1972]

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

[@earlkey2905]

I use both and love your youtube tutorials

[@blve781]

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.

[@nealabello71]

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]

Thanks for saying so :)

[@DonaldKuhnert]

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

[@RawndaFlowers]

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

[@photoshopcafe]

Thanks!

[@derickatkins189]

DITTO

[@captsamuka]

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]

Im glad that it helped you!

[@susanschmitz5871]

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

[@rosesmith239]

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.

[@bomatravels]

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

[@KingLama1]

Excellent so well delivered

[@MrAlanearle]

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!

[@russkayak]

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.

[@the1socialmediadivafloyd470]

WOW THANKS, I KNEW ONLY A FEW OF THEM... but this helps a lot i didnt know how to clean up with the selection tool. Plus I havent been on PS in a while so i needed a recap. gr8 vid, i will be subscribing

[@ginitaprofitt4065]

Thank you Colin, another wonderful teaching!

[@norbertmao1373]

best of the best tutorial have ever met keep that up bwana

[@solsty1907]

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

[@PRenee-rt6ui]

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

[@shellyirvine9761]

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]

Thanks Shelly

[@tanvirkhan81]

You are simply the best...thank you

[@Robdobalina]

Amazing tutorial. Thank you

[@JimFelderOKC]

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]

Awesome! Thanks for commenting

[@ilijadadasovic6962]

Thank you for this basic tutorial :)

[@shounaksane2293]

Excellent tutorial!

[@francomedina7214]

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

[@breicker6107]

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.

[@ianw73iw]

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

[@photoshopcafe]

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

[@s.russell1856]

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

[@RichardGingrasPhotography]

Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing.

[@cagraphics]

It's a very good explanation. I knew few about masking. it's very exiting. thank you so much🥰🙏🙏

[@rodshelley1170]

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]

Thanks!

[@Kirangokal7]

Very well taught, with patience and tenacity

[@edmonton1338]

Fantastic explanation of what is a difficult subject to many 👍🏻. Happy New Year

[@themsonl9051]

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

[@eaglehill12]

Learned many faster ways to use layer masks Thanks Colin

[@pandistepan4304]

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!

[@strandloper]

I use mainly Lightroom with Photoshop when I need to work with layers. Something new to me was using 50% grey instead of black with 50% brush opacity so as not to be additive.

[@photoshopcafe]

I find it useful for a lot of tasks, its like the density in Lightroom

[@rolfmildh2173]

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 KZbin. Thanks.

[@photoshopcafe]

Welcome to this channel :)

[@wimgrundyearth5753]

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

[@jennifertepp2617]

Thanks for the tutorial. I use both LR and PS. I have been learning both by watching KZbin 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.

[@PaintingLessonsWithMarla]

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

[@Bluequester]

I am using LR but the more i learn about PS the less I am needing it - It's now just as easy to start out with Adobe Bridge to organize my photo's and to take my RAW files straight into Camera RAW and from there to PS...If you are not aware that sounds like a lot but it is just as simple as bringing up LR . It's also easier to use other plugins with PS such as Topaz without using my resources to keep LR up in the background. . Love your stuff !!!

[@edsab2504]

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

[@ThePeteutube]

FINALLY someone knows how to teach layer masks in ps. Thank you.

[@derickatkins189]

DITTO

[@qmerk2661]

ikr!

[@samirsinha7484]

Hats off...a brilliant & lucid tutorial...Thanks

[@photoshopcafe]

Thanks

[@Azam_Pakistan]

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

[@srawutgunhabud3272]

thank you straight to the point

[@louie5339]

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

[@mikeyates8240]

I did not know these mask .. great tutorial

[@betty-louluyken904]

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]

Cool!

[@dubaivlog9027]

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

[@ravindranathmenon1090]

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

[@magnificatnegociosdigitais8459]

all tips great! thanks

[@furqankhan9868]

I am dumb and i have seen thousands vedio on layer and layers mask but couldn’t understand it but this man taught me in 14 minutes perfectly thank you sir you are a master

[@pedrocosta6440]

Great video. Thanks!

[@robertweaver1338]

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

[@madhusoodanshimoga5725]

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.

[@timothylubbe101]

Just came across your tutorial and tried to find the "High five" button to say thank you for a really great tutorial! Thank you ! Thank you !

[@karencoffelt7682]

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

[@ChuckTipton]

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

[@celinechui6228]

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

[@nicholassouter5402]

Excellent tutorial; thanks Colin; going to try this right now

[@photoshopcafe]

Thanks

[@locovidepro]

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

[@romanopecjolozano6214]

great tutorial...many tnx!

[@thepurpleufo]

Great stuff. I wish I had discovered you a long time ago.

[@RosaPerry]

I love using layer masks so use Photoshop and Bridge/Camera Raw about 95% and Lightroom about 5%. Masks are a powerful tool. I didn't know about the 50% grey brush! Thanks Colin. Love your tutorial.

[@photoshopcafe]

Thanks!

[@chrismccullough3516]

this was so helpful

[@Ms888kat888]

Bridge to Camera Raw to Photoshop. Thanks for this tutorial; simple but so informative.

[@photoshopcafe]

Thanks, that was my goal!

[@space6irl]

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

[@johnhjic2]

So far I used Lightroom for about a week back in the 1990's at that point its was not good. But I love PHOTOSHOP and use it all the time. I do enjoy watching your video and there is always new ways of doing thing. So thanks for all your work.

[@photoshopcafe]

Thanks :)

[@hyonsukseifert1447]

i have learned Lightroom in my Photography class. Now, we are into Photoshop in my Graphic Designs class. I am new to Photoshop. You use more direct selections for getting the work done. My instructor uses the "invert" on the menu to the right side of the screen. It is overwhelming for me for the time being. But I did learn a few things from you such as using the black and white which has not been talked about in our class. Thank you for your video presentation.