A Beginner’s Guide to LAYERS and Layer MASKS in PHOTOSHOP

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In this tutorial I introduce layers and layer masks in Photoshop from the perspective of an absolute beginner. In it, I teach the very basics of Photoshop layers and layer masks.

In the video I mention another video I did which includes free practice files. You can watch that video and download those files here:

Thank you for watching!

[AnthonyMorganti]

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In this tutorial I introduce layers and layer masks in Photoshop from the perspective of an absolute beginner. In it, I teach the very basics of Photoshop layers and layer masks.

In the video I mention another video I did which includes free practice files. You can watch that video and download those files here:


Thank you for watching!

[lornazukas]

Anthony, this was perfect and allowed me to quickly combine two images. Masterful at providing instruction.

[srikkanthank]

With visual software like Photoshop it is important to use the best examples for teaching. You have nailed it!

[TheSmileyTek]

I like your detailed teaching style for us rookies. Good job. I'm paying monthly for Photoshop, I should probably learn to fully use it. Slowly but surely. Thanks for taking the time to put this video together, to share. Well done.

[susanmeyer]

I can't thank you enough!!! This is perfectly timed for me as I am finishing up LR training and have been using LR. Learning Photoshop is on my to do list to expand my capabilities. Your videos are so straight forward. I love your teaching style!

[mediamannaman]

I've always had a mental block when it comes to photoshop, but since I've become a real estate photographer this skill has become important and I've been struggling to truly "get" this concept for almost two years. I could follow specific instructions but really didn't know what I was doing. But now I understand. This is very clear instruction. THANKS!!

[raginic]

This was so well taught to my level of PS understanding..that is old graying cells in my brain I cannot even begin to tell what you are a great teacher, is all I will say

[margaritan]

Thanks, Anthony! I've seen many explanations of how layer masks work, but never realised that shades of grey are also available for partial masking.

[dannywhite]

Thank you so much, you help me out all the time.

[niftytwo]

Hi Anthony. Great to see you doing what comes naturally. I’m really struggling with Photoshop. I’ve made the decision to have a break from Lightroom to learn Photoshop. Darn difficult to say the least but I have to learn. Thank you for everything you teach, your attitude and skills are exceptionally good. Stay safe Anthony. Thank you. Neville.

[Meekaellaa_]

this was AMAZING!!! I don't know how many videos I watched attempting to do this. Great job and Thank you!

[deanbush]

Excellent explanation of layers and layer masks! It makes it very clear. Before, I always got everything backwards or just got lost.

[vinoda]

wonderful explanation sir. Thank you. All the best.

[dianelively]

Great job explaining layers and layer masks.

[heatherthompson]

Thank you for this video. Masking makes so much more sense now.

[neven]

Thx for great tutorial, I had trouble understanding the same, and I only realized after your tutorial.

[swift]

As a long time fan of your videos (since lightroom) I like to say thank you so much for this as I was starting learn photoshop. It was very clearly explain the very basics of photoshops.

[allanbyrd]

An excellent video. Thank you. Like so many, I have struggled understanding layers. This clicked for me.

[wantafastz]

I wish this was explained the many times I tried dabbling with photoshop, thank you.

[Lightman_Show]

thanks ( from Italy ) for your support