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Message: <blockquote data-quote="creativeN" data-source="post: 8523021" data-attributes="member: 224119">4.n Photoshop, there are many ways of adding masks to layer. One Method is to go into Layer > Layer Mask from the top menu. Once you expand the Layer Mask menu, you will see a list of options  such as “Reveal All”, “Hide All” and so on. In this tutorial, we will  start with the first two options. Now Load any image into Photoshop, press Ctrl + J to duplicate the  background layer then fill the background layer with then click on the  “Reveal All” option: <img src="http://img.psdvault.com/2010/09/1-reveal-all.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> As you can see, there is now a white layer mask being linked to this layer, as shown below: <a href="http://img.psdvault.com/2010/09/1-reveal-layer-pal.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.psdvault.com/2010/09/1-reveal-layer-pal.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a> Now Right-click on the layer mask you just added, and choose “Delete Layer Mask”: <a href="http://img.psdvault.com/2010/09/1-delete-layer-mask.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.psdvault.com/2010/09/1-delete-layer-mask.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a> Go back to Layer > Layer Mask and choose “Hide All” option this time: <img src="http://img.psdvault.com/2010/09/1-hide-all-500x327.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> Now instead of a white mask, you will a black mask being attached to  this layer, and in the mean time the image will become invisible on the  canvas: <a href="http://img.psdvault.com/2010/09/1-hide-layer-pal.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.psdvault.com/2010/09/1-hide-layer-pal.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a> In practice, if you have only a small portion of the image you wish  to the conceal, you can choose the “Reveal All” and use brush tool the  paint on it to hide the portion. Else, if you have a large portion of the image you  wish to conceal, you can use the “Hide All” option, then use a brush  tool to paint on it, in order to the reveal the portion you don’t wish  to hide. A quick note: you can also add a layer mask by clicking on the button shown below on the layer palette: <a href="http://img.psdvault.com/2010/09/1-button.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.psdvault.com/2010/09/1-button.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a> Additional Masking Options Now you may wonder: is there any extra settings I can apply to a layer mask? The answer is yes <img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/default/happy.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Happy    :)" data-shortname=":)" /> If you go into “Window > Masks” and click on it: <a href="http://img.psdvault.com/2010/09/3-mask-window.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.psdvault.com/2010/09/3-mask-window.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a> Once you enable this mask window, you will see extra options  appearing and you can adjust the settings to specific layer mask you  wish: <img src="http://img.psdvault.com/2010/09/3-mask-op.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> Have a try with those settings and see what result they bring you <img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/default/happy.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Happy    :)" data-shortname=":)" /> Use Soft or Hard Brush Tool to Paint on Layer Mask One quick way of hiding and revealing object is to use brush tool to  paint on the mask. By adjusting the brush hardness, you will have  totally different results. Therefore, depending on the effect you’re  trying to achieve, adjust the hardness of your brush to before you start  painting. To start painting on the mask, hold down Alt + Left-click to switch to the mask, then grab the brush tool from the toolbox. Here is an example of using a 0% hardness brush with a single-click on the centre: (a reveal-all mask) On the layer palette: <img src="http://img.psdvault.com/2010/09/4-paint-soft.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> On the canvas: <img src="http://img.psdvault.com/2010/09/4-paint-soft-big-500x301.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> The outcome: <img src="http://img.psdvault.com/2010/09/4-soft-effect-500x333.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> Here is an example of using a 100% hardness brush with a single-click on the centre: (a reveal-all mask) On the layer palette: <img src="http://img.psdvault.com/2010/09/4-paint-hard-small.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> On the Canvas: <a href="http://img.psdvault.com/2010/09/4-paint-hard-big.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.psdvault.com/2010/09/4-paint-hard-big-500x301.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a> The Outcome: <a href="http://img.psdvault.com/2010/09/4-hard-effect.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.psdvault.com/2010/09/4-hard-effect-500x330.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a> As you can see, by having a different set of brush hardness, the outcome is entirely different. There is no restriction as to which brush you use on the mask, you’re  free to experiment any brush you prefer and see what results they bring  you. OK that’s it for this part one of the beginners’ guide to masking in Photoshop. Hope you find these information useful <img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/default/happy.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Happy    :)" data-shortname=":)" /> In Part Two, I will be talking about advance masking such as: <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Quick Mask</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Clipping Mask</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Mask on Image Adjustment Layers</li> </ul>Stay Tuned and have a great day!</blockquote>

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