Thanks for this superb and spot on layer mask tutorial. I learnt a great deal from it. You are the best and God bless endlessly. PS: Welcome back once again from your needed hiatus 😁. I hope to see more of your fantastic and jaw dropping tutorials this 2022 and forever.
I'm retired and finally having the time to learn photoshop via TH-cam, your 4:32 made my goals for the week be done in one click! Thanks, and now I'm subscribed too.
Thank you for explaining masks so clearly. Your analogy of a black ski mask- that made it finally click for me, even after watching numerous tutorials on masking. That’s how I’m going to think of masking, inverting, black/white brushes from now on.
Hey! Glad to see you making content again! You're one of the few people who got me started with art/illustration back when you had your own site, so... hey, it's good to see you back here again!
OMG! Glad to see you back again. You were the one whose video motivated me towards Illustrator and Photoshop and towards the Graphics Design space. Now I work for a Agency. Lots of love. 🇳🇵
Nathaniel whenever I get lost I always refer to your lessons and magically I'm transformed to looking like a pro again . Thanks ever so, keep up the great work
Thank Got. Very glad to see you on TH-cam. I have been waiting for you. Frequently, I tried to find out you. However, at last my hope for your coming back is fulfilled. Thanks again. Hope you meet our holpe and find you on TH-cam.
Omg, you're back. I've missed you, I DM'd you on Instagram, left comments. I'm so happy that you're actually okay. I already thought of the worst. Welcome back!
Nathaniel!!!!! Yes! Your tutorials have helped me in so many ways for so many years. I can't tell you how absolutely ecstatic I feel seeing new content. Thanks for all your hard work!
I used to be alone and afraid in the photoshop world. Then Nate came along and mentored me. I'm a photoshop hero now. I'm a masked man 😁👍 Welcome back sensei !
Glad to see you back and making vids. One thing I've made a habit of is softening the edges of the mask. But first contract your mask by a pixel or so, so it bites into your subject There are a few ways to do this. 1) Under Filters panel, apply a lite blur to the entire mask. Be sure to zoom in to a edge first so you can fine tune the blur to your needs. 2) Convert the layer (or folder) to a Smart Object and then add your mask and apply your filter. This way you have the option to go back and adjust it at any time. 3) For most of my projects, I simply zoom in to the mask's edges and manually apply the blur with the Blur tool. Adjusting it's size, fall-off, and strength as I go. Doing the above helps the masked item blend into overall image better. It needs to be noted that Layer Folders can also have masks applied to them. And there's also the Clip-Mask feature. This allows you to use the layer below it as a mask. And clip-masked layers can stack. However, you can not apply a vlip-mask to a folder layer. And clip-masks do not have the same options as normal masks. But combining the many masks options does open up a lot of opportunities. And then there are the Vector Masks that can be applied to a layer that already has a traditional mask. Working in school photography, I use all kids of masks in my editing. Makes for MUCH smoother work when I'm not worrying about possible careless mistakes. I'm looking at you Eraser Tool, that I've not touched in literally years.
Man oh man. What a wonderful quality this video has! I wish all the tutorials was this good on TH-cam. It's a crime that we didn't't have you on TH-cam for years man
Good to see you again Nate! I welcomed you back a few months ago in your “ i’m back video” after your reprieve.:-) It’s so good to see you again. As you already know you are the best! I have one of your courses and… It was kind of lonely out here without you. Glad to see you’re back again!
welcome back... Love your work- glad to be learning with you again. You have opened my eyes with masks and cant wait to start using them this way in my work.
thx! I am curios though if the new Photoshop makes masks in certain situations irrelevant. You could simple choose where you want clouds click "generative fill" and have 3 options asap
Thank you very much for this tutorial. It was very helpful. I have one problem. When I'm using mask and brush , even with 100 percent opacity, I still can see faded shape of picture that should be masked. Why it's like that? Thank you for any help.
Maybe you were painting with grey instead of black? Try pressing "D" on the keyboard to set you foreground and background colour to the default black and white.
Thank you so much for this nice and very helpfull tutorial, but can you help me with a problem I have??? I'm doing everything as I'm watching on video, but the selection '' Load selection'' is always inactive. Any idea why does this happen? Thanks in advance!!!! Glad to see you back 😊
You have to create a selection, right-click that selection and choose to "Save Selection", give it a name and save it. Once you have a selection saved you will be able to use "Load Selection" to load the selection you saved. Hope that helps!
Thanks, that was very informative. I still have the old CS4, so I'll have to do without some of the cooler newer features, but the basic concept of the masks remains, so I'll give that a go. SoonTM.
Even though I had to watch this "select-load" part around 15x until I learned how to create a mask automatically. I have followed around 10 users (who teach photoshop) and never seen such way before.
Nate, I have a question and a video request. Since the last series of PS updates, I have had to re-enable the "Use Gpu" setting. The problem with that is it takes forever to load large files. If I disable that setting now, my pen tool, resize handles and other features change to those grey, matching ants style visual and I can't resize or use the pen tool to draw paths. I know many people are having the same issue and Adobe just doesn't seem to address it at all. Do you have a solution to this and if so can you please make a video about it? Thanks very much 😊
Thanks for this superb and spot on layer mask tutorial. I learnt a great deal from it. You are the best and God bless endlessly.
PS: Welcome back once again from your needed hiatus 😁. I hope to see more of your fantastic and jaw dropping tutorials this 2022 and forever.
Thanks!
Mee too
I'm retired and finally having the time to learn photoshop via TH-cam, your 4:32 made my goals for the week be done in one click! Thanks, and now I'm subscribed too.
That’s a great tutorial Nathaniel. No loud music, no shouting. And you don’t say ‘What’s up guys’ at the start!
Thank you for explaining masks so clearly. Your analogy of a black ski mask- that made it finally click for me, even after watching numerous tutorials on masking. That’s how I’m going to think of masking, inverting, black/white brushes from now on.
The original is back and back in style! Welcome back. YT just regained it's fun factor learning process.
Yesss...
And he is back again 🍻🍻
Hey! Glad to see you making content again! You're one of the few people who got me started with art/illustration back when you had your own site, so... hey, it's good to see you back here again!
Welcome back
Happy to see that you’re back. Excited to see what’s in store…missed your content. Keep it up!
OMG! Glad to see you back again. You were the one whose video motivated me towards Illustrator and Photoshop and towards the Graphics Design space. Now I work for a Agency. Lots of love. 🇳🇵
Nathaniel whenever I get lost I always refer to your lessons and magically I'm transformed to looking like a pro again . Thanks ever so, keep up the great work
Fantastic!
Thank Got. Very glad to see you on TH-cam. I have been waiting for you. Frequently, I tried to find out you. However, at last my hope for your coming back is fulfilled. Thanks again. Hope you meet our holpe and find you on TH-cam.
Omg, you're back. I've missed you, I DM'd you on Instagram, left comments. I'm so happy that you're actually okay. I already thought of the worst. Welcome back!
On the road of life, may you find all the things you’ve been searching for. All the very best for your new start/journey!
Nathaniel!!!!! Yes! Your tutorials have helped me in so many ways for so many years. I can't tell you how absolutely ecstatic I feel seeing new content. Thanks for all your hard work!
Oh woohoo! You really helped “unmask” the mystery of photoshop masking and layers! Seriously though you’re a really great teacher!!! 😁
I used to be alone and afraid in the photoshop world. Then Nate came along and mentored me. I'm a photoshop hero now.
I'm a masked man 😁👍
Welcome back sensei !
Welcome back, you were missed, I love your tutorials. You helped me a great deal when I was learning photoshop after years of not using it!
So glad you're back and hope all is well!
Wow!! Welcome Back!!! Glad to see you back. You are one of my fav photoshop tutorial channels.
Glas to have you back friend! Can't wait to see what else you got planned!
WOW, what a pleasant surprise. Glad you are alive and well. I hope you continue to do what you need to do to be happy.
Glad to see you back and making vids.
One thing I've made a habit of is softening the edges of the mask. But first contract your mask by a pixel or so, so it bites into your subject
There are a few ways to do this.
1) Under Filters panel, apply a lite blur to the entire mask. Be sure to zoom in to a edge first so you can fine tune the blur to your needs.
2) Convert the layer (or folder) to a Smart Object and then add your mask and apply your filter. This way you have the option to go back and adjust it at any time.
3) For most of my projects, I simply zoom in to the mask's edges and manually apply the blur with the Blur tool. Adjusting it's size, fall-off, and strength as I go.
Doing the above helps the masked item blend into overall image better. It needs to be noted that Layer Folders can also have masks applied to them. And there's also the Clip-Mask feature. This allows you to use the layer below it as a mask. And clip-masked layers can stack. However, you can not apply a vlip-mask to a folder layer. And clip-masks do not have the same options as normal masks. But combining the many masks options does open up a lot of opportunities.
And then there are the Vector Masks that can be applied to a layer that already has a traditional mask.
Working in school photography, I use all kids of masks in my editing. Makes for MUCH smoother work when I'm not worrying about possible careless mistakes. I'm looking at you Eraser Tool, that I've not touched in literally years.
Welcome back...again. Happy to see you're ok. Love the new space.
Right
Glad to see you back again, I was just re-watching your Illustrator tutorials for the last week or so.
Looking forward to seeing what's new.
SO happy to see you back! hope you are doing better!
I am trying to learn how to use masks for years. Thank you for all the advice suppppppper helpful!
Great to have you back.
Man oh man. What a wonderful quality this video has! I wish all the tutorials was this good on TH-cam. It's a crime that we didn't't have you on TH-cam for years man
About time you got back. Enjoy refresh and new ideas from you. Keep it up!
Super Awesome Bro ^.^ Glad to see you back :) Let's keep on creating
Thanks!
So glad to have you back bringing the good stuff!!
Yay!! Welcome Back! Good to see you again
Welcome back! Glad to see you doing well 🙌
Hello, I am so excited to see you again. Welcome 2022
Glad to see you back
Great to see you back! 👍👍
Thanks for this one, nice to have you back.
It's good to see you back.
Wow!
Im very happy
welcome back 🤩
Good to see you back!
Hope you are doing better, We missed you happy to see you back in action!
Great to see you back man, we missed you!
Hey Nate, glad you're back. Love your new intro! 😁
wow, I should take note of your tutorials...
thanks a million!
Good to see you again Nate!
I welcomed you back a few months ago in your “ i’m back video” after your reprieve.:-)
It’s so good to see you again. As you already know you are the best!
I have one of your courses and…
It was kind of lonely out here without you.
Glad to see you’re back again!
So grateful for all your videos....learned everything from you! Greetings from Switzerland!
Happy to see you back Sir 😊😊
Glad to see you back, looking forward to more great tutorials.
Woo-hoo! The man is back!!!
Thank you for that CLICK moment !!
If possible can you make a tutorial about the items you didn’t go over, your style of teaching is phenomal
We miss you, Nathaniel. We're happy to see you back in action!
Yes! Welcome back man... Never disappear again. Ok?
welcome back...
Love your work- glad to be learning with you again.
You have opened my eyes with masks and cant wait to start using them this way in my work.
Hey brother!! I'm not a beginner, but who cares?? Nethaniel uploaded a video! So good to see you back!! 🙌🏻😎
Glad you're back Tutvidman!
So happy to see you again 😊
hey man I missed you so much!
Welcome Back! Keep Creating video for Us
Great tutorial. Thank you very much!
So glad you're back...More More More
thx! I am curios though if the new Photoshop makes masks in certain situations irrelevant. You could simple choose where you want clouds click "generative fill" and have 3 options asap
So glad to see you back! Your tutorials always inspire me to create new things!
Welcome back and greetings from Croatia! :)
Welcome back . You were missed.
The boss is back 🔥
Lol.... Bravo 💪🏻 you're back!!!! Miss you a lot, you are the best!!!! Regards from Barcelona!!! 😉
Really?
Nathaniel Dudson After a YEAR?
I miss you man
I miss you so much
you're one of the best TH-camers EVER
It's Good to see you back
Glad to see you back :))
Fantastic to see you back Nathaniel with a great video. Maybe we'll see Howard Pinsky too 😊
Thank God you're back sir! I was afraid Just like Zimri Mayfield, he's still not returning to his channel. But thank you that you're back again!
Very well explained. Thank you!
glad to see you back.
Thank you so much!
Thank you, Nathaniel, for the amazing tutorial! We missed you!🤩
so happy to see your videos again!
I havent really been inspired to make new things on PS but maybe your new videos will get me back at it :)
You’re backkkk 😍😍
Welcome back!
Your way of delivering is really energetic! I just Love it!
Hurray, a new tutvid tutvid!!!
You are amazing man thank you for all the education you provide. earned a new subscriber!!
Best intro ever!
I really want to see you and Benny Production for a collaboration. Glad to have you back on my feed though!
Thanks i was struggeling using that mask select option so i can see only fast thanks u very much i liked the video :)
This is proof that a break from youtube does not kill you channel, well not from me anyway!
Thank you very much for this tutorial. It was very helpful. I have one problem. When I'm using mask and brush , even with 100 percent opacity, I still can see faded shape of picture that should be masked. Why it's like that? Thank you for any help.
Maybe you were painting with grey instead of black? Try pressing "D" on the keyboard to set you foreground and background colour to the default black and white.
Thank you so much for this nice and very helpfull tutorial, but can you help me with a problem I have??? I'm doing everything as I'm watching on video, but the selection '' Load selection'' is always inactive. Any idea why does this happen? Thanks in advance!!!! Glad to see you back 😊
You have to create a selection, right-click that selection and choose to "Save Selection", give it a name and save it. Once you have a selection saved you will be able to use "Load Selection" to load the selection you saved. Hope that helps!
@@tutvid Many many thanks my friend!!!! Keep up good work 😄😊
Welcome back, bro!
Thanks, that was very informative. I still have the old CS4, so I'll have to do without some of the cooler newer features, but the basic concept of the masks remains, so I'll give that a go. SoonTM.
My bro! It's a Pleasure to know about you again!!
He is back 🖤
yooo ,, welcome back 🤗 u've been missed
Happy to see you my brother love from India ❤❤
Very helpful video. Thanks
Thanks man I just learned how to changed my clothing color lol
Hey man 👨, I am glad to see again...
❣
Very well explained and shown 👍
Thank you!
You're back!
I ve learnt a lot tq very much
Even though I had to watch this "select-load" part around 15x until I learned how to create a mask automatically. I have followed around 10 users (who teach photoshop) and never seen such way before.
Have faith in yourself and work hard. Always be optimistic and never give up. You will surely reach your destination.
Nate, I have a question and a video request.
Since the last series of PS updates, I have had to re-enable the "Use Gpu" setting. The problem with that is it takes forever to load large files.
If I disable that setting now, my pen tool, resize handles and other features change to those grey, matching ants style visual and I can't resize or use the pen tool to draw paths.
I know many people are having the same issue and Adobe just doesn't seem to address it at all.
Do you have a solution to this and if so can you please make a video about it?
Thanks very much 😊
you saved my butt! thanks!