Photoshop Basics - The Fundamentals of Photoshop for Beginners 2021 | Masks, Layers & Blend Modes

The 3 basic parts of Photoshop that you NEED to know: Photoshop for beginners 2021 explained in a simple, clear way. The basics of Photoshop include Layers, Masks and Blend Modes. They are the foundation of everything else in the program and you can't get any further in Photoshop until you know them inside out.

In today's video we're going over these core elements of Adobe Photoshop in three separate steps:

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:11 Photoshop in brief
3:03 Layers in Photoshop
5:38 Masks in Photoshop
8:17 Blend Modes in Photoshop
12:18 Ciao for now!

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[johnblonde]

Complete newbie here, the layer mask thing previously had me right out of my comfort zone but this tutorial made it very accessible. Much appreciated.

[stephchurchill]

I have tried 3 other videos before stumbling onto yours and ROCK!!!! Your way of explaining things and humour has won me over... EVERYONE WANTING TO LEARN PHOTOSHOP....WATCH THIS LOVELY LADY!!! Thank you!

[nikolai_art]

I am well versed in photoshop, but I still watch your photoshop videos. Why? Because you are a brilliant brilliant educator, and I am learning how to educate other people about photoshop here. This video is a top notch example. You deserve a lot more subs for sure, thank you for your work!

[lisasleck]

thanks a lot I very recently got photoshop, I already understood layers because I digitally draw but was very confused by masks and Blend Modes, really helped me, thanks again!

[callidus]

Thank you for the lesson in layers and masking.

[GabrielAlves-lllc]

I simply loved your voice and the way you teached everything thankyou so much

[prkane]

Thank you for using the examples along with the explanations.I always enjoy and learn from your tutorials.

[stocktonmiranda]

This video was so helpful! Masks are so confusing to me and you explained it so well. Thank you!

[claverton]

One of the better basics of PS I've seen. I've just discovered your channel and learning a lot, thanks.

[andreasmoyseos]

What an excellent tutorial. Thank you!

[MichaelLaing]

Thank you Jess for the video. It might surprise you (or maybe not) that I am so, so bad at layers and masks, which is the big thing I need to work on over the next year.

[shanemilk]

thanks for the new perspective on the essence of masks.)

[debbyzinha]

very helpful for a complete beginner like me. Thank you!!

[LEEC]

Well informative and also relaxing. Thank you

[mirindajames]

Thanks a lot, this was really helpful! I love the way you explain things

[lagomnaukaszwedzkiego]

Thank you :D I didn't get the blending modes fully before and now it's so clear :D

[laptopbackup]

it's very helpful, i am gonna watch all of your tutorials

[lucym]

I don't use ps (I use Affinity photo) and this was helpful for me! I never knew much about the blend modes, so this was super helpful. Thanks as always!!

[Miaheleneart]

Finlly I understood what a mask is 😀 thank you darling 🙏

[davidloughlin]

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