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 Wed Jun 27, 2007 7:30 am Reply with quote
supak0ma wrote: refusing to use layer masks is like stating that the earth is flat. An absolutely key element of photoforgery. 
Exactly.
My opinion, layer masks are ESSENTIAL!!!
And I challenge one person to give me a GOOD AND VALID reason why they're not...
(Because that would save me a lot of ime if I didn't have to use 'em)
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ReyRey
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Wed Jun 27, 2007 7:48 am Reply with quote
digitalpharaoh wrote: supak0ma wrote: refusing to use layer masks is like stating that the earth is flat. An absolutely key element of photoforgery.
Exactly.
My opinion, layer masks are ESSENTIAL!!!
And I challenge one person to give me a GOOD AND VALID reason why they're not...
(Because that would save me a lot of ime if I didn't have to use 'em)
If you are not using layer masks then you are missing out on a world of creative thought, flexibility, and percision. Download some layered files and see how they are used.
http://photoshopcontest.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=7476&highlight=post+layered+files
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ReinMan
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Wed Jun 27, 2007 9:27 am Reply with quote
ReyRey wrote: digitalpharaoh wrote: supak0ma wrote: refusing to use layer masks is like stating that the earth is flat. An absolutely key element of photoforgery.
Exactly.
My opinion, layer masks are ESSENTIAL!!!
And I challenge one person to give me a GOOD AND VALID reason why they're not...
(Because that would save me a lot of ime if I didn't have to use 'em)
If you are not using layer masks then you are missing out on a world of creative thought, flexibility, and percision. Download some layered files and see how they are used.
http://photoshopcontest.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=7476&highlight=post+layered+files
I was CERTAIN the world was FLAT! 
Man, I gotta go rethink some shit now... 
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Wed Jun 27, 2007 11:50 am Reply with quote
The fact that some PS users actually say that they cant find a reason for using masks really boggles my mind.
IMHO, it is THE most important "tool" to learn and is one of the easiest ones TO learn.
I can see doing without the pen tool, though once you learn how to use it, you realize its great, but no masking?! EVER?
I don't think I've created a single image that DIDN'T have a layer mask used somewhere in it.
Its like saying you dont see the point of breathing... I'm honestly shocked.
Wow.
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Wed Jun 27, 2007 12:09 pm Reply with quote
dewking wrote: The fact that some PS users actually say that they cant find a reason for using masks really boggles my mind.
IMHO, it is THE most important "tool" to learn and is one of the easiest ones TO learn.
I think to understand how layer masks are helpful, a chopper needs to really try it... for real, not just once or twice.
I'm using layer masks on maybe 80% of my layers on any kind of work. It's for sure one of the most important tool...
And what about adjustment layers... there's automatically layer masks on adjustment layers... it's not there just for fun!! Because for most of the adjustments you can do, you need to select only some parts of the picture. ReyRey talked about flexibility... THAT'S IT!!
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ReinMan
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Wed Jun 27, 2007 12:16 pm Reply with quote
FYI: If you want to see some (to me) STUNNING layer mask work, and AUTOMATIC at that, check out the new PhotoMerg function in CS3... Merge a few pics together and then check out the resulting layers.
Turn the mask layers (those will be the layers that don't look like something most of you would want to mess with) on and off to see what they are doing. You'll find that they are doing some pretty amazing masking... and you'll get an idea of what the Power Of The Mask can do for you.
(again, this is just a wee example of what masks can achieve)
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Wed Jun 27, 2007 12:45 pm Reply with quote
Masks! I can't live without 'em!!
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vokaris
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Wed Jun 27, 2007 12:52 pm Reply with quote
I wholeheartedly agree - The Mask was great and, as ReyRey said, had great flexibility.
Son of the Mask not quite so.
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ReyRey
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Wed Jun 27, 2007 6:13 pm Reply with quote
splodge wrote: Masking Basics
Understanding what masks are and how they work in Photoshop can
open up many doors for creative design. In this video excerpt
from the upcoming video series, "Getting Started in Photoshop
CS 2", Geoff Riggs explains the basics of what masks are and
how to use them.
http://www.bluetorials.com/free%20stuff/ps_tuts.html#masking2
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Using Layer Masks
A layer mask in Photoshop is basically a way of hiding and revealing certain parts of a layer. In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to create, edit, delete, and modify layer masks in Photoshop
http://www.bluetorials.com/free%20stuff/ps_tuts.html#LayerMasks
Show-off. 
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ReinMan
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Wed Jun 27, 2007 6:23 pm Reply with quote
nancers wrote:
Masks! I can't live without 'em!!
Geez lady - you are a FISH IN A BARREL and I got a 12-gauge!!!
But - due to my deep love for you - I shall restrain my manly trigger finger and spare you...
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Wed Jun 27, 2007 6:35 pm Reply with quote
splodge wrote: ... this video excerpt from the upcoming video series, "Getting Started in Photoshop CS 2".... You're late for the party, mate. I'm selling my firstborn to get CS3.
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