Photoshop Layers & Masks EXPLAINED!

In this tutorial, I explain three different types of Photoshop layers and how you can use masks with those layers to apply adjustments, filters, and even tricks.

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[AnthonyMorganti]

In this tutorial, I explain three different types of Photoshop layers and how you can use masks with those layers to apply adjustments, filters, and even tricks.

Please help support my channel – consider purchasing my Lightroom Presets:

and my Lightroom Profiles:

** I am an affiliate for all of the other companies mentioned below EXCEPT Affinity Photo and Capture One.

Please read my Code of Ethics Statement:


My Current Gear

I’m always trading in cameras and lenses trying out new products. As of the recording of this video, here is the gear I currently own and use. All gear is purchased by me at normal retail pricing — I’m not sponsored by anyone nor am I an ambassador for any camera/lens manufacturer. The links below are my Amazon affiliate links.

**As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

Cameras:


Lenses:

Nikon Z-Mount:


Sony E-Mount:


Nikon F-Mount:


Other Gear:

Battery Grip:


Tripods & Ballheads


Camera Straps & Backpack


Memory Cards


Anthony Morganti’s MUST HAVE applications:

At least one Non-Destructive RAW Editor


At least one FULL Editing App:


My MUST-HAVE Plugins:

*Save 15% on all Topaz Labs apps — use the Promo Code: AMDISC15
or instead of Topaz Denoise AI:


*Save 10% with Discount Code: Morganti10

** Note that all of the promo codes listed above may not work on sale products.

*** I am an affiliate for all of the companies listed EXCEPT Affinity Photo and Capture One. Please read my Code of Ethics Statement:



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[walterfrei]

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[Completelyflaccid]

I've just started using photoshop literally within this week. You've explained this in a way a complete beginner can understand! Well done mate.

[samanthafadraga]

This was so helpful. I've seen so many tutorials explaining layers and masks but this one is the only one that really explained it in a way I actually understand. So, thank you for that :)

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[smartmonkeystudy]

By far the BEST video that explain in clear and simple terms (using images) how masks and filters work.

[fredwilliams]

Great tutorial, I was so confused until now on how masks and layers work. Thanks for helping with this huge learning curve.

[marleneschonbrun]

As always, your explanations are always so clear and I learn so much from you. Thanks.

[markmichel]

This is probably the best layers tutorial. You are clear in your explanation and concise. Thank you!

[nipponvisions]

Best Tutorial Ever on masks and Layers

[mikaellyssarides]

I just recently found your tutorials on the tube. You're very good at explaining in a laid back style. Keep on the good work !

[NolsNZ]

The most clear and concise description I have seen. Thank you.

[michaelschmitt]

Excellent. I have used Photoshop only when I can't do what I want in Lightroom. Because I use PS so infrequently, I forget a lot. I loved this tutorial because it is explained so well and is so precise !!! Thanks !!!

[nancym.]

Thank you for another informative video! As I start to dip my toe into Photoshop, I find your videos and way of explaining this extremely helpful. Things are slowly becoming less intimidating. Have a great day!

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[bobg]

Mr. Morganti,
Thanks very much for "Photoshop Layers & Masks EXPLAINED! ", very informative and as always, easy to understand.
I'm primarily a crystal and mineral guy and this video opens several options to further improve my results. Thanks again.
Cheers
Bob Germano

[SmokinHaddock]

Many thanks from an Englishman catching up on PhotoShop skills whilst sat in a pool bar in Greece! I'm studying with the Open College for Arts in the UK. Great course, but sometimes basic skills need video's like yours to really embed concepts. Thank you.