Adobe Photoshop for Matte Painting
Course 3: Understanding Layers: Clipping masks
By David Vega Palacios , Graphic Designer
Joined November 2019
About the video: Clipping masks
Overview
“With the clipping masks you can shape your images from a base layer. In addition, since they restrict the action of adjustment layers, they will be very useful to work efficiently with layers. In this unit you will learn how to create them.”
In this video lesson David Vega Palacios addresses the topic: Clipping masks, which is part of the Domestika online course: Course 3: Understanding Layers. See how to use layers and their many functions.
Partial transcription of the video
“PHOTOSHOP FOR MATTE PAINTING COURSE 3 Lesson 3 Clipping masks Now we will see how to create clipping masks, shaping an image from layers. Let's see it. Clipping masks allow us to use the content of a layer to mask the layers above, that is, the base layer will determine the shape, blending mode and effects of all the layers above it. In my Layers panel we have the words "Machu Picchu" on a layer, and above, the photo of Machu Picchu. If I want the photo to take the form of the words Machu Picchu, I can use the words Machu Picchu as a clipping mask. To turn it to a clipping mask, all I have ...”
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Course summary for: Course 3: Understanding Layers
David Vega Palacios
By David Vega Palacios
Peruvian-born David Vega is passionate about the entire creative and transformational process of a photo-compositional project. Founder of MIDAS studio, he dedicates his time to creating impossible images in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
He has collaborated with brands like Toyota, Movistar, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Coca-Cola, Scotiabank, UPC, Oreo, Backus, Renault, Cartavio, Honda, Ford, and many other brands and advertising agencies. In 2019, he made the “200 Best Digital Artists” list from Lürzer’s Archive.
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