How to Use Photoshop Layer Masks? 4 Quick Masking Tips for New and Advanced Photoshop Users

How to use Photoshop Layer Masks?

Many starting and even experienced Photoshop users think that masks are really difficult to use. Is that true? You can see that in this video! Using layer masks opens up so many possibilities. Once you start using them, working with Photoshop will never be the same again. For example, you can use layer masks to create composites, paint lights, mask effects or use adjustment layers on only the parts where you want them.

CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 An introduction to Photoshop Layer Masks
00:00:16 What is a Photoshop Layer Mask?
00:01:20 Creating an empty Layer Mask in Photoshop
00:03:55 Creating a Layer Mask based on a selection
00:05:21 Using Layer Mask in Photoshop Adjustment Layers
00:06:30 A quick way to switch the Foreground and Background colors
00:06:46 Using masks on Smart Objects and Smart Filters
00:08:15 The end. Don't forget to subscribe ;-)

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[nyxfairy]

out of all the layer mask tutorials here on youtube, this one is the easiest to understand. Thank you so much!

[RobdeWinterCC]

Hey! I decided to do a video in English, what do you guys think? (voor de Nederlandse kijkers, er is ook Nederlandse ondertiteling!)

Rob

[hentsydesigns]

if you are a beginner this dude right here just passed down some crazy knowledge that is key for editing!!!

[marty]

Wow!!! First video on masking that's easy to understand.

[Mnun]

Simple, clear and contains all that I am looking for, great effort, thank you ❤

[erichepperledesigns]

Awesome! 04:27 is exactly what I needed - a simple adjustable circle crop with layer shape masking! SUBSCRIBED

[virginiachi]

Thank you for an easy to follow tutorial on using masks. Very helpful!

[thenuugaming]

Thank God dude finally managed to learn masks because of you... Much love !

[vitalguys]

so clear when you make it so simple. thank you

[koosfranken]

Thanks so much Rob. I wish everybody would explain things the way you do.

[ilovefredreika]

Clearest video on using masks! Thank you.

[DyozoChill]

Super Tips! Neither the adobe tutorials, neither the photoshop classroom in a book, neither other youtube tutorials didn't explain masks to understand them good, but your video made for me all clear about understanding and using masks. Again, Super Tips!

[Antoncooks]

So clear when you make it so simple. Thank you!

[thuylinhnguyenly]

This deserves SOOOO much more views! Sending gratitude from Vietnam. Very clear instructions!

[preethamitalopaul]

Very helpful video. Now I can think of endless possibilities. All thanks to this person..❤️

[icha_angela]

Wow.. very helpful and easy to understand 😃

[OiLoikesParty]

Thank you for the simple and clear explanation

[lindenwatson]

Been looking for a simple explanation thanks!

[tautvydastomkus]

There's some great tutorials on masks on YouTube and yours is among the easiest to grasp and learn from. Thank you!

[gulrukh]

Thank you ! i found it really helpful, i will apply layer masks in my designs from now on