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How to change the look of the sky using a layer mask in Photoshop CC 2019

Chris Anson 12/04/2018 0

How to change the look of the sky using a layer mask in Photoshop CC 2019

In this article and video, I'm going to show you how to change the look of the sky in a  photograph using a basic layer mask that we attach to a curves adjustment layer, so we apply a different lighting to the sky portion of a photograph. You can also use this same technique to change any other parts of the photo as well. In addition, you'll notice that I open my RAW and TIFF files in Photoshop as Smart Objects. To learn more about how to do that, check out the article "Settings for Photoshop Camera RAW and a quick look at the adjustments … [Read more...] about How to change the look of the sky using a layer mask in Photoshop CC 2019

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Tips and Tricks for Using Layers

Vanelli 03/28/2018 0

What is a Layer? Layers are a powerful way to “build up” your images. They allow you to add filters--or stack several filters together--to apply corrections or enhancements. Changing blending modes, adding a layer mask and adjusting the overall opacity (revealing or hiding the layer below) will give you the freedom to experiment until you achieve exactly the look you’d like for your image. Base Layer Luminar creates a base layer when an image is first opened. Think of this as the background layer. Since there isn’t a layer beneath it, you … [Read more...] about Tips and Tricks for Using Layers

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