Adobe Photoshop for Concept Art
Course 5 - Layers: Layer masks
By Nacho Yagüe , Concept Artist
About the video: Layer masks
Overview
“The layer mask is one of the functions I use the most. It is a non-destructive way of working and it will be very useful in your future projects,”
In this video lesson Nacho Yagüe addresses the topic: Layer masks, which is part of the Domestika online course: Course 5 - Layers. Discover Adobe Photoshop's versatility through the use of layers.
Partial transcription of the video
“Layer masks allow us to apply effects selectively to specific areas. Let me explain how this works in detail for better understanding. A mask is like a scratch card that reveals only what you want to see. It allows us to create a layered view where certain elements are exposed based on our preference. For instance. if we wish to overlay a metal texture onto a specific area of an image without affecting the rest. this is precisely how a mask in graphic design. Let me illustrate it further so that the concept becomes clearer. I've prepared this texture. and we drag the image onto it for the d...”
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Course summary for: Course 5 - Layers
Nacho Yagüe
By Nacho Yagüe
Nacho Yagüe began his career as a concept artist working for different Spanish studios, including Tragnarion and GRIN, where he participated in projects such as Wanted: Weapons of Fate. He continued his career at Ubisoft Barcelona, serving as art director and concept artist. By 2011, he had begun working abroad, taking part in the development of Assassin's Creed 3: Liberation at Ubisoft Sofia in Bulgaria.
He also worked as a senior concept artist at Ubisoft Toronto through 2017, creating the artwork for renowned video games such as Splinter Cell: Blacklist, Assassin's Creed Unity, and Watch Dogs 2. He later returned to Barcelona to join Gameloft as the studio's art director.
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