How to create a Clipping Mask in Photoshop | Adobe Tutorial

[CC] Often when designing, you’ll want to superimpose an image onto a background. In Photoshop, we can do this by clipping an image onto the layer below. But what if we want the background image to define the shape and crop of the image that’s placed on top?

Our tutorial video will show you how a Clipping Mask can take a feature from your background layer to control the visibility of the layer you wish to clip on top. Once you’ve got the hang of how to use them, Clipping Masks will save you a lot of time when creating cool composite images.

Timestamps:

00:13 - The difference between clipping masks and layer masks in Photoshop.
00:29 - Common use for clipping masks 1 of 2 - Making an image appear within a shape.
00:45 - Comparing clipping masks with masks in Illustrator.
01:00 - How to apply a clipping mask to a layer.
01:09 - Moving images within a clipping mask.
01:20 - Linking multiple layers used in a clipping mask.
01:35 - Clipping masks and opacity.
02:08 - Applying a clipping mask to a TV screen.
02:19 - Pen tool tutorial reminder.
02:45 - Common use for clipping masks 2 of 2 - Using effects within clipping masks and stacking clipping masks.
03:10 - Adding an adjustment layer as a clipping mask.

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[LukeGyver]

I thank you very much for coming straight to the point and not having a 3 minutes intro!! ;-)

[HowardPrice]

Finally! A clear explanation of how to use clipping masks. Thank you! The fog has been lifted. :)

[TheMadArab]

EXACTLY what I needed, thank you. Stuck around and finished the video even though I got what I needed in the first minute.

[KatieMontana]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I looked for this everywhere.

[AndreaArturoGiuseppeGrossi]

Hello there and friendly greetings!
At least, now I understand how those damn clipping masks work! Thanks 1024 times!

[bh]

Valuable info here. I'll be putting the stacking of clipping masks to use.

[aricar]

Very helpful, and much appreciated. Loved your attention to details and the even keeled way you explain them with you a lot of noise and distraction. Many thanks!

[jacobholgate]

Got what I needed in 58 seconds. Perfect.

[Spy.Podcast]

thank you bro this wanna helped me alot, i was exhaust because is dont know how to use it . But now thank you

[rw]

Thanks so much! I've been using illustrator so long, I forgot how to do it in photoshop 😅

[mycitygirls]

thank you. this is the best video I've seen on this

[Dmk]

Nice and easy, exactly what I was looking for! Thank you.

[cgMediaWorks]

Very well done! Succinct yet covers all pertinent bases. And your narration style is sooo comforting and encouraging. Bravo!!

[mattb]

Excellent tutorial! This was extremely helpful and easy to follow! It has helped me with many of my Photoshop projects! Thank you!

[renethegurly]

Ahhh, this is amazing! Thank you for creating this tutorial.

[Lamidnightsss]

Your video was very helpful in resolving my issue.
Thank you.

[glenc]

Great, thanks! Quick, succinct, easy!

[Cynnabuns]

Ugh, thank you I couldn't remember how to do this unless it involved erasing everything around it.

[TheeDuchess]

Thank you sm my teacher doesn’t know how to teach

[SinisterTarheel]

Enjoyed this tutorial and subbing to your channel