https://padlet.com/tmetcalf/layermask A step by step tutorial on how to create a layer mask in Adobe Photoshop en-us 2017-02-09 06:16:47 UTC 2024-04-10 22:47:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Pictureland.png tmetcalf https://padlet.com/tmetcalf/layermask/wish/152681056 How to use and create images with layer mask]]> 2017-02-09 06:23:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tmetcalf/layermask/wish/152681056 tmetcalf https://padlet.com/tmetcalf/layermask/wish/152682143 Open up an internet browser and search up a city skyline of any city of your choice.
 note: make sure both pictures are 1200 pixels or more. 

]]> 2017-02-09 06:37:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tmetcalf/layermask/wish/152682143 tmetcalf https://padlet.com/tmetcalf/layermask/wish/152682227 Open up Photoshop CS6 and drag your full size images into Photoshop.]]> 2017-02-09 06:38:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tmetcalf/layermask/wish/152682227 tmetcalf https://padlet.com/tmetcalf/layermask/wish/152682305 Search a dramatic sky that is similar to your city skyline. ]]> 2017-02-09 06:39:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tmetcalf/layermask/wish/152682305 tmetcalf https://padlet.com/tmetcalf/layermask/wish/152682598 Using the gradient tool (located on your left hand side in your tool bar) apply a black and white linear gradient to the layer mask by dragging vertically across the picture of the sky to blend and expose the city picture behind. ]]> 2017-02-09 06:43:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tmetcalf/layermask/wish/152682598 tmetcalf https://padlet.com/tmetcalf/layermask/wish/152682814 Now that you have two separate layers both blended into each other, click shift of both layers and duplicate them. 
 note: to duplicate them, go to your layer box on the top right hand corner of the layer window and select “duplicate layers…”.]]> 2017-02-09 06:45:11 UTC https://padlet.com/tmetcalf/layermask/wish/152682814 tmetcalf https://padlet.com/tmetcalf/layermask/wish/152683020 Once you have duplicated your two layers, merge them together by clicking on the top right hand corner of the layer window and selecting “merge layers…”.

]]> 2017-02-09 06:47:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tmetcalf/layermask/wish/152683020 tmetcalf https://padlet.com/tmetcalf/layermask/wish/152683253 Once you have your three layers, hide your original first two layers and create a new layer above your third layer.
 note: to create a new layer, go to the bottom of the layer window and click on the icon on the left of the trash can.

]]> 2017-02-09 06:51:12 UTC https://padlet.com/tmetcalf/layermask/wish/152683253 tmetcalf https://padlet.com/tmetcalf/layermask/wish/152683795 In your 4th layer, click the text icon or T and write out your city name.
 note: make sure all letter are in caps and that your font is bold.

]]> 2017-02-09 06:57:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tmetcalf/layermask/wish/152683795 tmetcalf https://padlet.com/tmetcalf/layermask/wish/152683970 Enlarge the text so it covers most of your picture by using cmd+T or the quick selection tool. 

]]> 2017-02-09 06:59:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tmetcalf/layermask/wish/152683970 tmetcalf https://padlet.com/tmetcalf/layermask/wish/152684935 Once you have your text and merged duplicate, click the center of the T image in your layer window while holding control. A few options will show up, choose “select pixels…”.

]]> 2017-02-09 07:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tmetcalf/layermask/wish/152684935 tmetcalf https://padlet.com/tmetcalf/layermask/wish/152685787 Once you have selected the text pixels, hide that layer, click on your merged duplicate layer and add a layer mask. 
 note: you will be left with something similar to the image below. Adjust the image or text if needed to.

]]> 2017-02-09 07:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tmetcalf/layermask/wish/152685787 tmetcalf https://padlet.com/tmetcalf/layermask/wish/152686210 2017-02-09 07:20:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tmetcalf/layermask/wish/152686210 tmetcalf https://padlet.com/tmetcalf/layermask/wish/152686777 To add color into your background, create a new layer at the very bottom of all your layers. Once you have that, create a new fill by clicking on the icon on the right side of the layer mask icon. Select “solid color…” and select the color of your choice. 
 note: if you are satisfied with the result, save your image to your file, (cmd+s). 

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