Understanding Layer Masks with Ben Willmore

Ben Willmore

everything you need to know about photoshop masks.

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  • 8 video lessons
  • 1 hour and 24 minutes of class content
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Layer Masks are an essential tool for anyone who works with multiple layers in Photoshop. Join Ben Willmore and go beyond the basics to get the most out of masks.

In this session, you’ll learn how to apply multiple masks to a single layer, force a mask to apply to multiple layers, move or copy masks between layers, and even paste imagery into the mask for creative treatments. You’ll explore how blending modes and various adjustments can make editing Layer Masks much easier when working on complex images like hair. Whether you’re a Photoshop beginner or a pro, the tools you learn will make your images even more jaw-dropping.

Software Used: Adobe Photoshop CC 2014.2.2

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Ben Willmore

Ben Willmore

As a photographer, Ben Willmore has shot in all 50 states and explored over 80 countries. He has been pushing Photoshop and Lightroom Classic to their limits since the beginning.

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  • H. Jul 29, 2018

    Very good and simple to understand explanation of Layer Masks and associated features. This is truly a must see video if you are starting out in Photoshop.

  • Rachelle R. V. Jun 24, 2016

    Very thorough course on incorporating the many uses of layer masks.

  • J. Jun 24, 2016

    I've been working in Photoshop since 1995. I was stuck in old, out of date ways that took way longer than necessary. They say "you don't know what you don't know" and it's so true! This was the best money I've ever spent in regards to any editing!!

  • Jeff P. Jun 24, 2016

    Ben does a great job with Photoshop and is very good at explaining Layers and masking. Ben is a good instructor and keeps the course interesting.

  • David B. Oct 19, 2015

    I found his explanations easy to understand and he repeated what he had done to get to that effect etc. a brilliant tutor extremely easy to watch and understand with no confusion possible due to repeating all the steps in case you did not follow any of it, I just keep getting Ben's courses they are just so clear and easy to understand, beginner or seasoned users will learn easily.

  • J. R. W. Sep 29, 2015

    The best instructor I have seen on Creative Live. Unlike so many other courses, there's no fluff here. He doesn't waste time showing you examples of his work to impress you with how good he is. He doesn't tell you stories about how crazy or funny or frustrating any of his photo shoots have been. He just gives you practical information in a perfectly understandable way. Creative Live could use more like him.

  • William C. Apr 27, 2015

    Ben is definitely one of the best Photoshop instructors on Creative Live, or anywhere else. He seems to teach more per minute than anyone, and this class is no exception. I love the little gems of useful, often priceless information that he is constantly dropping into the course. Great class, highly recommended.

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