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
“PHOTOSHOP FOR CONCEPT ART COURSE 5 UNIT 5 Layer Masks With Layer Masks, we can add effects only in certain areas. I'll show you. What is a Mask? It's hard to explain. I always use the scratchcard example. It's similar. We can create a layer where we can show exactly what we want. Not the whole layer. I'll explain it with an example. Otherwise, it's a bit hard to grasp this concept. Say I want to add a metallic texture to this Mask. I have this texture ready. I'll drag the image in. We can be in Normal mode or some other Blending mode. Click on the modes and scroll up or down with the mouse....”
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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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