Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

CreativeLive

Creating Advanced Masks

via CreativeLive

Overview

Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only!

Expert masking isn’t about working hard; it’s about working smart. Let Adobe® Photoshop® work for you when it comes to creating advanced masks. Chris Knight shows you channel masks, luminance masks, and ‘Blend If’ as a faster way to make your adjustments better. Learn how to utilize these techniques to apply to your own work in a variety of ways including toning and color grading. 

Find Chris's custom actions for this class at the following link: http://blog.chrisknightphoto.com/action/



Software Used: Adobe Photoshop CC 2017

Syllabus

  • Class Introduction
  • Use Channel Masks to Create a Black & White Image
  • Use Channel Masks to Clean Up Backgrounds
  • Use Channel Masks to Highlight Skin Tones
  • Use Luminance Masks to Alter Shadows & Highlights
  • Use Luminance Masks to Color Grade
  • Target Tonal Ranges with Blend If

Taught by

Chris Knight

Reviews

Start your review of Creating Advanced Masks

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.