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Posted on 14/05/08 6:31:01 PM |
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pixelens
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How do I blend using a layer mask?
I have two layers for the hot dog (pg. 220 section 2) A background and the duplicated, rotated layer. How do I apply a layer mask to blend the two layers? |
Posted on 14/05/08 6:56:47 PM |
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Steve Caplin
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Re: How do I blend using a layer mask?
Layer masks are covered in some detail earlier in the book - check out pages 60-67 of the fourth edition. Essentially, what you're doing here is hiding part of the rotated layer to create a smooth transition between what's visible and what's hidden, so masking the join. |
Posted on 14/05/08 8:38:39 PM |
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pixelens
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Re: How do I blend using a layer mask?
Thank you, Steve. Isn't that the same as a clipping mask? I'll have to review pages 60 - 67. (I'm lucky if I remember what is on page 216). Enjoyed blowing bubbles on page 222 but spent a lot of time trying to find the warp tool. Memory goes easily now which is why I am using your book as a brain exercise, too.  |
Posted on 14/05/08 8:50:03 PM |
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Steve Caplin
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Re: How do I blend using a layer mask?
No! A clipping mask is where one layer's visibility is limited by its overlap with the layer beneath. With a layer mask, you paint on the mask to hide the layer.
You may not have it. It was introduced in CS2, and appears on the options bar at the top when you enter Free Transform mode. |
Posted on 14/05/08 8:56:25 PM |
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pixelens
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Re: How do I blend using a layer mask?
I have CS3 but needed Martin Evening's book to locate the warp tool. As I said, memory is not my strong point but working on it.  |