Creating Face Mask

It sounds easy, doesn't it? Duplicate one layer's layer mask on another layer. It is easy but only if you know the technique. A layer mask is a channel that determines the visibility of the content of that particular layer.

A layer mask is great for creating masks for a single layer.

An introduction to the basic concept of applying a mask, performing a test render and creating a cut out in Fluid Mask, a Photoshop plug-in.

Appling a 'Layer Mask' to a complex selection can achieve a nice knockout effect without destruction to your original pixels.

Another Mask feature producing more flexibility and control to this knockout effect.

This Photoshop tutorial will teach you how to use quick masks. Quick masks are similar to the selection tools but are more useful as it give you more control.

Learn about layer masks and all the fun things they can do for you.

The ultimate guide to layer masks: techniques, examples, shortcuts, and tips.

Photoshop's Unsharp Mask is a great way to add a little sparkle to eyes and a smile-but how do you avoid sharpening the skin and bringing out the wrinkles?

Layer masks offer thousands of possibilities. Want to know about them? Step inside!

In this tutorial you will learn how to picture a big hairy gorilla's head and give to the picture an original texture.

Quick mask is a phenomenal feature that lets you to create fairly complex and usable selections.

Learn how to sharpen an image on the edges only with this Photoshop tutorial.

Adobe? Photoshop? Layer Mask explained.

Paint a powerful Selection into place by using the 'Quick Mask Mode'.

Applying Face Mask

Fix overexposed photos and restore hidden details without underexposing already dark areas.

By combining pinpoint control over transparency with an easy way to fix mistakes, Photoshop's layer masks are the perfect tool for blending two or more photographs together.

Don't delete an over- or underexposed or blurry image until you try this tip. If you don't have the benefit of professional lighting or fancy camera settings, sometimes your digital photos will come out too dark, too light or a little fuzzy. Photoshop to the rescue! Learn how to use Levels and Unsharp Mask to adjust the lighting and sharpness of a photograph.