Domestika Basics Course 2 of 5

Adobe Photoshop: Beginner's Guide for Photographers

Course 2: Retouching Fundamentals: Layer Masks 1

By Mikael Eliasson , Portrait Photographer

Portrait Photographer. London, United Kingdom.
Joined January 2020
Domestika Basics Course 2 of 5
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About the video: Layer Masks 1

Overview

“In this lesson, we will look at a retoucher's best friend: the layer mask. We will discuss how do they work and why they are so useful. ”

In this video lesson Mikael Eliasson addresses the topic: Layer Masks 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Course 2: Retouching Fundamentals. Learn the basic retouching tools that Photoshop has to offer.

Partial transcription of the video

“In this lesson, you're going to learn about layer masks. And really, Layer Mask is what sets Photoshop apart from a lot of other programs. and Layer Mask is one of the most important features I'm going to show you how they work and why we use them. First of all, let's just talk about some of the different uses of a mask and then we'll look at how the mask works. Essentially, a layer mask hides or reveals pixels, or it hides or reveals adjustments. In this image here, I have cut out the subject, but rather than cutting the pixels or deleting the background, All I've done is added a layer mas...”

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Course summary for: Course 2: Retouching Fundamentals

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Mikael Eliasson

Mikael Eliasson
By Mikael Eliasson

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Portrait Photographer

Mikael Eliasson is a London-based photographer whose work focuses primarily on portraiture. His photos have been exhibited throughout Europe, and have been showcased in Portfolio Catalogue magazine (issue number 43), as well as in private shows in London, Turin, and more.

Besides his commissioned and personal work, Mikael also works as a photography & Photoshop tutor and runs Photography Course London.


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Course 2: Retouching Fundamentals

By Mikael Eliasson
Portrait Photographer. London, United Kingdom.
Joined January 2020
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  • 8 students