Masking
What we will learn
Adding Layer Mask
- Click the icon
in
the Layer palette
- A mask layer will be added to the selected layer
- Use Black and paint on the mask layer to conceal the graphic on the
layer
Use White on the mask layer to conceal the graphic
Editing Layer Mask
- To make a Layer as a Mask, Select the Layer and drag it to the Mask
thumbnail
- Only the portion of the picture will act as the revealing section
Removing Layer Mask
- Click the Mask Layer and click the delete icon
- Choose Apply if you want the mask portion to erase the grahic
- Choose discard if you want to delete the mask totally
Type Mask
- Choose the Type Mask Tool
- Type in something
- Choose the Marquee Tool and the text will appear as a selection
- Right Click and choose Layer via Cut
- Delete the layer with the background and you will have the following
- Apply Layer Effects to make it look more
stylish
