Photoshop Tutorials » Photo Retouch » Dec 31, 2007
We have encountered the problem of applying an effect to only certain parts of a picture instead of the whole in several of our earlier tips. By using layer masks, you can �punch through� specified areas of a modified layer so that the areas of the layer underneath will be visible in the picture. That is, the earlier state can be preserved in these parts. The application of layer masks offer practically infinite possibilities and can be used in post-production in any branches of photography, be it landscape, portrait or object. The example contains a general and simple layer masking procedure. After mastering it, you can enhance it further to suit more complex tasks.