Layers & Masks Demystified

Josh Withers

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In-depth Instruction; over 143 mins
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Editing With Layers

28:43

Meet your instructor, professional Photoshop artist Josh Withers, and take the first steps toward demystifying layers and masks. Josh will explain how you can use pixel layers, adjustment layers and masks to edit your photos nondestructively, and you'll get started on your first image.

Nondestructive Retouching

19:52

Dive into Photoshop's powerful retouching tools. You'll learn how to use the spot healing, healing brush and clone stamp tools. Plus, find out how to combine them for even better results. Then, discover the power of the layer stack as Josh explains correct workflow step by step.

Layer Masks: Start Compositing

27:49

It's time to start compositing. Josh will explain how to use masks for ultimate creative control by combining images with a fun skyscape project. Plus, you'll learn how to refine edges for incredible, photorealistic composites.

Layer Masks: Image Enhancements

21:52

Take your new compositing skills to the next level, learning real-life ways you can use masks to enhance your images. Josh will help you troubleshoot challenging group photos, and you'll also learn to add interest by replacing skies and other elements of your images.

Clipping Masks

18:38

Unlock the power of clipping groups! First, Josh will break down this complex topic with a simple recoloring project. Then, he'll show you how your new skills will allow you to make targeted edits to specific parts of your photo, from adding shadows to adjusting exposure and more.

Finishing Touches

25:45

Bring it all together and make your edited images look even better. Josh will walk you through using layers and masks to add finishing touches, including sharpening, noise layers and blend modes. You'll even learn how to hand color images with ease!

6 Lessons

2 hrs 23 mins

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Sometimes simple edits are all you need to make your photos shine, and Photoshop tools can help you achieve polished, professional-quality results every time! Discover how to create a layer mask and use editing tools to enhance any image alongside expert Photoshop artist and instructor Josh Withers. During class, you’ll learn techniques for making nondestructive edits, optimizing your workflow and troubleshooting along the way. Josh will guide you through various retouching tools and help you organize edits. Then, you’ll begin compositing with a fun skyscape project before you learn how to apply these skills when retouching your own photos. Move on to replacing a sky, removing unwanted elements and making targeted adjustments to a photo with clipping groups. You’ll find out how to use sharpening tools, blending modes and noise layers, and even create a hand-coloring effect.

Josh Withers

Josh Withers is a professional Photoshop artist and photography instructor. Before beginning his teaching career at Santa Monica College, he worked for 11 years as an in-house photographer and senior digital artist for TBWAChiatDay advertising agency. Some of his work during that time included creating billboards and print ads for Pepsi, Nissan, Beats by Dre and more.

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Layers & Masks Demystified

Josh Withers

What is the “Purchase” option all about?

If I’m a paid Premium or Gold Member of Craftsy, do I need to purchase the Class to have access?

How do I know what the Class covers?

Do I have to be a Member of Craftsy to purchase a Class?

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Is there a limit on the times I can view my Class?

Can I view a Class on my tablet device or mobile phone?

How do I get access to the Bonus Materials for the Class?

How does the Class Discussion benefit work?

Can I print out Class Bonus Materials?

Are there any system requirements to view the Class video content?

Can I get a refund if I don’t like the Class?

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