From the course: Photoshop CC 2017 One-on-One: Advanced
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Real-world layer masking - Photoshop Tutorial
From the course: Photoshop CC 2017 One-on-One: Advanced
Real-world layer masking
- [Instructor] Alright, now let's take a swing at a more real-world application of layer masking, in which we take this model and place her against this background, in order to create this final composition. And, what what I love about this effect, is that we're able to maintain both the soft edges along this x-ray, as well as these very fine strands of hair. We'll be doing so using multiple applications of the Color Range command, along with the Select and Mask workspace. So, let's start off inside this stock image, once again, from the Fotolia image library. Now, I want to see how this image fairs against a white background, and so, I'll start by double-clicking on the background item here inside the Layers panel, and I'll call this new layer model, and then, I'll press the D key, followed by the X key, which is going to make my foreground color white. Next, I'll go up to the Layer menu, choose New Fill Layer, and choose Solid Color, and I'll call this layer white. After which…
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Compositing like a pro2m 2s
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Static selection vs. dynamic layer mask6m 35s
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Perfecting mask edges with the Smudge tool4m 46s
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White reveals, black conceals6m 43s
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Real-world layer masking7m 21s
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Combining multiple passes of Color Range6m 38s
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Painting away gaps in a layer mask11m 55s
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Making your mask the best it can be11m 32s
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Feather and Density = even better hair8m 12s
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Introducing the Select and Mask command5m 19s
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The Global Refinements settings4m 18s
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Edge Detection and Smart Radius6m 54s
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Refine Edge Brush and Decontaminated Colors5m
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Turning day into night with Camera Raw2m 46s
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Blending hair into a nighttime sky8m 32s
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Bringing back Refine Mask5m 24s
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