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* Blending modes
 
* Blending modes
  
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== Layer Mask hides effect ==
  
 
[[Image:layermask.png]]
 
[[Image:layermask.png]]
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Under Advanced Options, there are two options - '''Layer mask hides effect''' and '''Vector mask hides effect''' - this means that if you have a layer mask with a gradient that is getting some unintended fx rather than blending nicely, you can just make the layer mask override the effect.

Revision as of 02:14, 28 May 2009

Photoshop

Never underestimate how much masking and using the right blending can make your life so much easier when you're working to a tight deadline.

  • Quick mask mode
  • Layer masks
  • Vector masks
  • Blending modes

Layer Mask hides effect

Layermask.png

Under Advanced Options, there are two options - Layer mask hides effect and Vector mask hides effect - this means that if you have a layer mask with a gradient that is getting some unintended fx rather than blending nicely, you can just make the layer mask override the effect.