Difference between revisions of "Things I have learnt while on the job"
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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 complicated masked layer that is getting some unintended effects, you can just make the layer mask sort of override the effect. Previously I just stuck everything in a group and applied the mask to the group itself. Actually I still stick things into groups and mask them all the time. But I dunno how I completely glossed over this checkbox in the past... | + | Under Advanced Options, there are two options - '''Layer mask hides effect''' and '''Vector mask hides effect''' - this means that if you have a complicated masked layer that is getting some unintended effects, you can just make the layer mask sort of override the effect. Previously I just stuck everything in a group and applied the mask to the group itself. Actually I still stick things into groups and mask them all the time. But an option actually exists! I dunno how I completely glossed over this checkbox in the past... |
Revision as of 02:21, 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
Under Advanced Options, there are two options - Layer mask hides effect and Vector mask hides effect - this means that if you have a complicated masked layer that is getting some unintended effects, you can just make the layer mask sort of override the effect. Previously I just stuck everything in a group and applied the mask to the group itself. Actually I still stick things into groups and mask them all the time. But an option actually exists! I dunno how I completely glossed over this checkbox in the past...