Layers and Layer Masks in Photoshop - Photoshop basics

In this video I give an introduction into layers and layer masks in photoshop for landscape photography. Layer masks are the core of what make photoshop so powerful, and I try to scratch the tip of the iceberg in this video.

[Lindsay_Brunton]

Im pretty proficient with Lightroom and just starting to use Photoshop but have always been intimidated by layers. Thanks to this video Ive made a start. Thanks again Nick.

[madcat]

Wow. Finally someone actually nails a layer mask tutorial. Thanks Nick.

[vincefero]

I dont know if you do it on purpose but you speak slow enough to make everyone understand what you explain. Another point is you explain so cool! Thanks!

[chriscallaghan]

Excellent mate. I completed a three-year-long photography course back in 2010 - My teacher NEVER explained of this, THIS clearly or well. Thanks for clarifying my understanding :)

[bastow]

Amazing Photographer, Amazing Artist, Amazing Teacher gifted

[newhailes]

I agree probably one of the clearer explanations of layers and masks - but to be honest the competition isn't great. Only people who struggle with photoshop should teach it !

[gloriamesser]

Brilliant! This is the first video that clearly teaches how to use tools. I hope you will produce a video on each tool in Photoshop. You cannot learn photoshop without understanding tools. I hope you will produce a video on each tool in Photoshop. This series would create a basis for learning photoshop. You are an excellent teacher. Thank you

[ChrisBird]

Thanks for making sense of a confusing piece of software ..much appreciated

[michaelmathis]

Nick, As a newbie, I have referred to this tute more than any other. Fundamentals are always the foundation to education. Wax on wax off. Thank you.

[ninacleven]

Nicely done, some of the clearest explanations on how layers work. 😊❤️

[connorwilliams]

Just got photoshop. Ive been using Lightroom classic 6.14 for years and love the workflow. But, once I installed photoshop I was dumbfounded on its complexity, after this video, im hooked on these videos. I feel like im taking an editing course in college but 1 on 1. Well done. This dudes a fantastic teacher.

[robwasnj]

Some are great photographers, others great teachers, you are without a doubt both. I love how you made this subject so easily understandable to the non technically inclined. I'm amazed how much you can bring a photo to life by making all these selective adjustments, great video Nick.

[zmerc]

Please do give more of these Photoshop tutorials as I am really trying to learn Photoshop but finding it really hard to understand. Your calm way of teaching really simplifies the complexity of Photoshop. This tutorial has really helped me understand layers and masks a lot more

[Danny-gxsz]

The way you explain things and the repetition and just your voice (some people just have a teaching voice) makes me retain the information easier, specially since I had a car accident and struggle with memory a bit makes me wanna learn from you exclusively now! Thank you

[renegadeoffunk]

Dude yes! Went to bed frustrated trying to learn photoshop basics. Watch this first thing in the morning and its clicking now. Thanks for the best explanation and examples I've find so far!

[drunkenclaptrap]

Saw you've not been doing videos for a bit but can I just say this has been the best tutorial for this I have seen. You have a knack for teaching! Please carry on. Your voice and your content is much appreciated.

[harpreetkukreja]

This is far most the best and easiest explanation of Layers and layer mask, this layer and layer mask is so confusing for the new photoshop user.. Thanks a ton!!

[CR-ouhl]

Your videos are far and away the most helpful on these topics. I learned more in the first two minutes than who-knows-how-long watching other videos. Lesson is: stick with Nick.

[johnmcdermott]

Nick this is the best explanation of layers ever. "thank you" and hello from Ireland

[antonydavid]

Excellent lesson, thanks Nick. For me, a non-American, it’s great that you speak fairly slowly and clearly. Any chance you can do a quick show how you set up your PS desk space? Mine gets really cluttered. First thing I learned, move the tool bar over to the right!