add a layer mask to the new layer, as before
with a little trick we can save some time and use the old mask from Layer 1 as a base for our new mask. hit the command key and click on the icon of layer mask #1, Photoshop will make an inverted selection of the mask. Invert the selection (menu > select > inverse) and fill (menu > edit > fill) with black ink, make sure Layer 2 mask is selected. see, half of the work is done already.
here again a visual of a half-finished mask
the mask view out of the channels palette
final result
have some fun experimenting with layer masks - one can produce stunning results with a few images. Also, it is possible to use the gradient tool in a mask to blend 2 images, just give it a try!
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Comments (1)
Really a great tutorial! I never really got understanding from most other tutorials on Masks, but yours was very simple, to the point, and great examples that are easy to visualize! -- Rodney :)
Posted by Rodney | August 20, 2006 4:31 PM
Posted on August 20, 2006 16:31