Boot Camp 2: Masks

Understanding Layer Masks and Clipping Masks

 

Be able to describe

What is the difference between a layer mask and a clipping mask?

http://www.myinkblog.com/getting-to-know-clipping-masks-and-layer-masks-in-photoshop/

http://youtu.be/r-F8n4RkB7A

Know how to

Blend two images together using a layer mask

http://www.photoshopessentials.com/basics/layers/layer-masks/

Alter and image using a layer mask and an effect

http://wegraphics.net/blog/tutorials/photoshop/photoshop-for-beginners-understanding-layer-mask/

Alter and image using a clipping mask

http://www.photoshopessentials.com/basics/clipping-masks-essentials/

Blend together text and an image using a clipping mask

http://www.howtogeek.com/57159/how-to-use-clipping-masks-in-photoshop/