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02-08-2008, 02:35 PM   #1
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Explain plez: PS Masking

topleftpixel forums :: View topic - post process tutorial for "beaches reflection"

That link will take you to sam javanrouh and his "[daily dose of imagery]" forum. He gives a very brief tutorial on how he edits his photos. His pictures are spectacular and im a fan (more can be seen at his site here: [daily dose of imagery]

I'm trying to figure out some crucial steps. By making reference to the screen shot of PS History, i don't know how he masks "Curve 1" and "Curve 2". How do you make a mask like that?

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Layer masks & Alpha channels — PixelPerfect Episode #9 — Revision3

This video will explain it much better than I can typing it out. You may need to see the video a few times, but it's very helpful and Bert is a real pro.
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Thank you, i will check it out...
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Cool video. There is a shortcut to getting a layer mask started. There is an icon in the bottom of your layer pallet that is a rectangle with a circle inside it. Click it and you get a layer mask set to reveal all. Press the "alt/opt" button while clicking it and you get a layer mask set to hide all.

I don't use alpha channels all that much, although that may change after that video, but layer masking is one of the primary reasons I still need Photoshop with Lightroom. Very powerful and useful tool.

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