How do I mask a group of layers in Photoshop?
How do I mask a group of layers in Photoshop?
On the Layers panel, click the adjustment group, then click the Add Layer Mask button. A mask thumbnail will appear on the group layer. Although each adjustment layer in a group has its own layer mask, the mask effect may be limited by any dark areas that are added to the group mask.
What is the difference between a clipping mask and a layer mask?
Clipping masks allow you to hide portions of an image, but these masks are created using multiple layers, whereas layer masks only make use of a single layer. A clipping mask is a shape that masks other artwork and only reveals what lies in shape.
How does masking work in Photoshop?
Photoshop layer masks control the transparency of the layer they are “worn” by. In other words, the areas of a layer that are hidden by a layer mask actually become transparent, allowing image information from lower layers to show through.
How do I add multiple layer masks?
If you want to add more than one layer mask to a single layer, you can put that layer into a group and add a mask to that group. In fact, you can keep repeating this process of nesting layer groups and adding masks up to 10 times (5 times in CS4 and below).
How do I apply a clipping mask to multiple layers?
Create a clipping mask
- Hold down Alt (Option in Mac OS), position the pointer over the line dividing two layers in the Layers panel (the pointer changes to two overlapping circles), and then click.
- In the Layers panel, select the top layer of a pair of layers you want to group, and choose Layer > Create Clipping Mask.
Why would we use a layer mask in Photoshop?
A layer mask is a tool in Adobe Photoshop that is used to change the visibility of a single layer in an image file. A layer mask can be used to hide specific areas of a selected layer within an image file, or to make other areas of a layer visible using the brush tool to highlight segments of the image layer.
When should I use layer mask in Photoshop?
Layer masking is useful for making image composites, cutting out objects for use in other documents, and limiting edits to part of a layer. You can add black, white, or gray color to a layer mask. One way to do that is by painting on the layer mask.
What is the difference between clip masking and layer masking in Photoshop?
Depending on the kind of effect you want to achieve, you can use either a layer mask or a clipping mask. Layer mask controls the visibility of layers to which it is applied. Clipping mask allows you to create a mask by clipping one or more layers to another layer or layer group below.
What does a layer mask do?
How do I mask two layers in Photoshop?
What you learned: Make a creative composite by combining images using a layer mask
- Start with a document that has at least two images, each on a separate layer. Select the top image layer in the Layers panel.
- Click the Add layer mask button in the Layers panel. This adds a white layer mask to the selected layer.