Photoshop Essentials: Layers & Masks

Layers combine multiple images or multiple copies of a single image. Masks define which parts of each image appear in the final picture.

Used carefully, you can dramatically improve your pictures while retaining completely natural looking results. Layers and masks also allow you to combine elements from different pictures to create a 'comp'

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[skatertwig]

I think using layer masks is the single most important thing to learn in Photoshop. I use them all them time even in photos you wouldn't think it would be necessary. Many people don't even bother to touch up there photos and it just shocks me. Editing brings photos to life. Great video!!!

[jamieparidian]

I cant even begin to ex[plain how helpful this has been.Thanks for the time and effort.

[KyleK]

This has by far been the best tutorial on masks! Thanks!

[blaed]

This is excellent, Tony.  Thanks for sharing your knowledge.  I love that you didn't edit out the 'mistakes'.

[altzimuth]

I've only just started to use Photoshop CC this last week and I found this video extremely well presented, informative, educational and so simple to understand. Thank you very much for the effort you have put into making the video

[garywhitley]

Very clear explanation. Nice to use actual photos rather than drawing objects. I use layers, but not masks yet. I do understand and think I can after watching several videos. Yours was the clearest. I know I'll get black and white mixed up, but I'll learn it quickly! I, ve also got to rely on shortcuts rather than those tiny icons!

[WillyJunior]

fantastic tutorial. most videos don't explain all the details but this one did. bravo, congrats, so on and so forth.

[steveteare]

You always give the best explanations; not just the what and how, but the context, the background, the why and the alternatives. Thank you!

[frederikboving]

Super useful. So much better than many other videos out there on the same subject. And I like the fact that you show your mistakes and also how to fix them so it does not get too polished. Good job!

[RWJonesAIC]

I always enjoy watching your tips and tricks of the trade.  Great job as usual!

[chrisseen]

Just what I was looking for as had same issue with Scandanavian skies. The use of gradient tool was a masterstroke. and the concept of "blending". A good refresher for me on layers and masking technique.

[harrybickerstaff]

This guy doesn't pretend it's all easy, but lets me know it's possible! e even makes mistakes and then shows how to correct them.. This is the kind of tuition I need! Thanks!

[rsingh]

Very informative and good pace to follow. Thank you for making this video.

[jamiesullivanco.]

Very nice tutorial! Simple and in-depth. Appreciate it so much!

[zipitzapit]

Very informative and well presented, good pace and clear direction will use this video again, thanks for the advice

[TheCoolProfessor]

11:12 is where everything goes haywire. The refine edge tool is gone now and you have to use the select and mask button which is a pain in the neck for a beginner.

[Udhbhavana]

Thank you very much Tony. Can you do a tutorial on using tree option in Photoshop Cc from the Render filter ?

[RaviBoyjonauth]

Thank you Tony, thank you Chelsea.. you guys are Rockstars

[sylvanusfletcher]

Just getting use to photoshop and lightroom...Ive got a long way to go but your Videos really helps. Thanks.

[mehdi]

Tony & Chelsea, you guys are amazing! Thank you for your great videos.