how to use layer masks - Printable Version

how to use layer masks - Printable Version

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how to use layer masks - Inori - 05-17-2014

In my opinion, layer masks are some of the most important tools in image editing. below is a quick tut on how they are used.

1. get your images.
What's usually done is getting the same pic with different filters, as below.

Spoiler: original

Spoiler: filtered

2. put them in your editor (duh)
put the pics in your editor with the filtered one on top

Spoiler: layers

3. add the mask
add the layer mask to the filtered image. It'll look like it got deleted but it's still there.

Spoiler: add the mask

4. fill the mask
use your brush tool to fill the mask so the filter shows

Spoiler: scribble the crap out of it

5. erase the parts you want to show.
use your eraser as a brush and take away the parts of the picture you want colored. DONE!

Spoiler: success!

(it's a bit of a botched job but, hey)
(Eye and hair were both colored)

RE: how to use layer masks - spaderad - 06-01-2014

thnx dude this will help me make my thumbnails.