How to use layer mask with Adobe Photoshop

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In this Guided Project, you will:

Use different tools with a layer mask.

Use the paintbrush tool, paint bucket tool, select tool, and gradient tool.

Use the different tools with layer masks and blend the images to make one design.

2 hours
Intermediate
No download needed
Split-screen video
English
Desktop only

In this project, you will learn how to use layer masks with Adobe Photoshop. Learning these skills in Photoshop will show you how to design an image with multiple images using a layer mask. You will learn how to add images to the document and how to use different tools with a layer mask. Some of the tools you will use are the paintbrush tool, paint bucket tool, select tool, and gradient tool. Using the different tools with layer masks will show different skills in blending the images to make one design. When designing in Photoshop and working with multiple images, having the skills to use layer masks greatly benefits the design.

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Skills you will develop

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Graphic Design

Learn step-by-step

In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:

  1. Log into Adobe Photoshop and set up document

  2. Add images to document and then add and use layer mask and brush tool

  3. Use the select tool on layer mask and add adjustment to layer

  4. Combine two images using layer mask in Photoshop

  5. Add an image and layer mask and use gradient tool

  6. Add image and layer mask and use paint bucket tool

  7. Combine images using layer mask in Photoshop

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