You are AMAZING! Not only that, you play the guitar! I knew you were good people when I found you on CreateLive......to ans your question: not yet, but Im learning stuff b.4 I splurge on it. It frightens me. But not as much after listening and watching you. I see differently now when I shoot. I think Im ready. I really want to learn to compost an image into a Salvador Dali self portrait/ kind of abstract Iknow. But I have to learn how to create whats in my head. Baby steps.....
I actually was doing most of these tricks... but in a very clumsy way, just in the layers. Erasing away parts of them, using gradient in the selections, then deleting part of the images... the whole Layer Masks and blending layers sections were a complete mystery to me until I came across this channel. Good job, thanks!
Nice, easy, easy, I would say extremely, without exaggeration. Somehow I feel like he is guiding me to creation with his mind over his hand. Impossible to describe in words. The best so far. All recommendations!!
You are a masterful teacher. You teach not the old and stale how, but you conceptually define why and where in a very easy and intuitive method. Very deep and painless. Keep going! thank you!
I had an intermediate class and knew about it. But your tutorial helped me relearn what I couldn't remember from the class I took over a year ago. Thank you. Wanted to improve a sunset picture.
Colin, you’re by far the best PS&LR instructor on you tube. Your deliberate and concise approach is so easy to follow. Not too fast like some. I am fairly well experienced using the apps but always learn more watching you. Thanks
I’m a beginner to Photoshop. The first few videos I watched were from people who talk so fast that you can’t even follow what they’re doing on the screen. This gentleman is easy to understand and has the ability to talk to beginners in a way that is more user-friendly. I highly recommend watching these videos!
I use both and am still learning. Every time I view one of your great videos, I learn new stuff. Most of your tips were new. Thanks for doing this service.
These are the best tutorials ever to watch, all very clear to follow and perfect pace. I only knew about 20% and now keen to develop my skill. Thank you so much!
Glad I found this tutorial - will be looking for more. Layer masks I have found confusing, but will watch this video a few more times until I fully understand. Thank you.
Thanks a bunch Collin! I’ve used Layer Masks for a long time but you can always learn something from watching others. I didn’t know about some of the keyboard shortcuts.
I basically use this method to create shade or mirror effects on a product photo, I call it something to be done without any harm. This is a great way to save us a lot of time.
Thank you for an excellent lesson on layer masks! Finally, after being confused by a lengthy expensive (highly acclaimed) beginner program (numerous courses) and many free tutorials from the actual Photoshop company, I have found someone who speaks slowly and clearly, and tells me what I really need to know! Why, what, and how! I also love the fact that you teach how to modify photographs! (what Photoshop was made for!) while so many courses focus more on advertising, website design, social media tricks, etc. People who need that stuff probably learned it in college or company training. I just want to repair, merge, modify, and perfect my photographs! I look forward to more lessons! You're the best!
I like everything you show here. Colin, you are amazing and as I are new beginner of Ligthroom and Photoshop I´m glad that I find you here on UA-cam. Thanks.
That was so clear, thanks loads. I have PS 6 on my old MacMini Server, but I took a course back in 2000. I have the PS 5 Bible manual from the course, but I've forgotten masking. So, much appreciated!
Usually, I use 'black' and 'white'. Didn't know that I could change that on the 'brightness section' of the color panel so the brush won't build up each time I pass on the same spot! I've been having problems with that. So, yep, I learned important things to my work development today, with this video. Thanks, Colin! You are always great
I knew nothing about layer mask at the beginning of the video, but now I’ve understood how to use them. Thank you so much, this was so much easier to follow than other tutorial videos.
Thank you! I learn something every time I watch the tutorial. Exclusively a LR user but starting to realize the absolute power of PS. As a senior citizen though, it is not easy trying to grasp its staggering number of features. As an amateur landscape photographer I'm trying to limit my learning to those features best suited to that genre. Most helpful....thanks again.
WOW THANKS, I KNEW ONLY A FEW OF THEM... but this helps a lot i didnt know how to clean up with the selection tool. Plus I havent been on PS in a while so i needed a recap. gr8 vid, i will be subscribing
loved it. Only use Photoshop. I haven't done a lot for a year , so have gotten behind in these great tips. i'll listen again and then give the masks a go myself.
Thanks for the tutorial. I use both LR and PS. I have been learning both by watching UA-cam videos and it's always great to learn something new. I have been using masks for a bit now and have finally become much more comfortable with using them. Thanks again.
Such a useful tutorial, I use Lightroom and photoshop and recently ON1, really need the extra tuition as I am just self taught and don't really know anywhere near enough about all of them Wish I was 30 years younger as nearing 70 I no longer have access to models or travel that I might have had earlier in my life, I can see the advantage of being able to build ideas from ground level. Thanks , will be watching and learning as much as I can .
Well done! Excellent content and no excess chatting, and no idiotic music Underneath intended to make the lesson more exciting. I will be watching more. As far as knowing these tips. It’s kind of like playing a piano: you may know how it’s supposed to sound, and know where the keys are, but being able to play it fluidly takes practice. I’m practicing. Thanks.
i have learned Lightroom in my Photography class. Now, we are into Photoshop in my Graphic Designs class. I am new to Photoshop. You use more direct selections for getting the work done. My instructor uses the "invert" on the menu to the right side of the screen. It is overwhelming for me for the time being. But I did learn a few things from you such as using the black and white which has not been talked about in our class. Thank you for your video presentation.
Exactly what I needed to start work on a different edit to my flower images - now I properly understand layers!! Thank you for making this tutorial so interesting and so easy to follow!
Check out my Tutorial on Layer Blending Modes: ua-cam.com/video/z9bIkfWRQuk/v-deo.html
You are AMAZING! Not only that, you play the guitar! I knew you were good people when I found you on CreateLive......to ans your question: not yet, but Im learning stuff b.4 I splurge on it. It frightens me. But not as much after listening and watching you. I see differently now when I shoot. I think Im ready. I really want to learn to compost an image into a Salvador Dali self portrait/ kind of abstract Iknow. But I have to learn how to create whats in my head. Baby steps.....
I actually was doing most of these tricks... but in a very clumsy way, just in the layers. Erasing away parts of them, using gradient in the selections, then deleting part of the images... the whole Layer Masks and blending layers sections were a complete mystery to me until I came across this channel.
Good job, thanks!
Great tutorial. Didn't know any of the tricks. Senior Citizen learning Photoshop. Thank you.
Revisiting photoshop after years of absence. Your tutorials are great.
Thank you so much Colin, very helpful and although I knew about the mask but your tips added more to my knowledge! God bless you man!
Nice, easy, easy, I would say extremely, without exaggeration. Somehow I feel like he is guiding me to creation with his mind over his hand. Impossible to describe in words. The best so far. All recommendations!!
I have used layers for quite a while...but I definitely learn 3-4 new tips...thanks
This is legitimately the most easy to follow Photoshop tutorial i have ever watched.
DITTO DITTO DITTO
Didnt know how to block the layer mask with he shift option. So thank you so much!!
You are the best. many people talk about this topic but you are the best.
Great I am getting to understand what masks and layers are about.Well done Colin.
Wow... bravo. You were loud and clear. I think i learnt something
these are the sort of tutorials I want to learn from, the layer mask. and blending modes . thank you
Happy to hear that!
You are a masterful teacher. You teach not the old and stale how, but you conceptually define why and where in a very easy and intuitive method. Very deep and painless. Keep going! thank you!
I had an intermediate class and knew about it. But your tutorial helped me relearn what I couldn't remember from the class I took over a year ago. Thank you. Wanted to improve a sunset picture.
Thank you Colin, another wonderful teaching!
Very well taught, with patience and tenacity
Thank you, that was perfect,! No nonsense straight to the point and no annoying music to distract from lesson
No i didnt know all your tricks. Thank you souch. You are truely a inspiration
Colin, you’re by far the best PS&LR instructor on you tube. Your deliberate and concise approach is so easy to follow. Not too fast like some. I am fairly well experienced using the apps but always learn more watching you. Thanks
Hats off...a brilliant & lucid tutorial...Thanks
Thanks
I like these videos because I just started creating my own CD Covers. I have a lot to learn.
Thanks for your tips. Your every tip helps me a lot.
Thank You Colin, I'm starting to understand these a lot better now
Im really happy to hear that
Thank I like the way you show how it EZer than some of the others tht are trying as hard but get going to fast to watch you have great timing
I’m a beginner to Photoshop. The first few videos I watched were from people who talk so fast that you can’t even follow what they’re doing on the screen. This gentleman is easy to understand and has the ability to talk to beginners in a way that is more user-friendly. I highly recommend watching these videos!
Thank you so much. Layer masks are so confusing to me, but you have really helped. Thank you.
Thanks! You were very clear about a topic that's confusing!
I love the way you explain, step by step, so learners can follow trought the tutorial
I use both and am still learning. Every time I view one of your great videos, I learn new stuff. Most of your tips were new. Thanks for doing this service.
Thanks for saying so :)
Wonderful. You followed a project approach adding steps one by one.
Brilliant again, still need to watch it twice to grasp the finer points. Thank you
Watch it as many times as you need to grasp these important principles :)
Really clear and easy example of using layer masks and the pace of the tutorial is great. Excellent. Thank you.
These are the best tutorials ever to watch, all very clear to follow and perfect pace. I only knew about 20% and now keen to develop my skill. Thank you so much!
Glad I found this tutorial - will be looking for more. Layer masks I have found confusing, but will watch this video a few more times until I fully understand. Thank you.
You are are great instructor! Thanks Colin
Thank you sir
I knew. But the way you described or showed was so perfect and fantastic
Thanks
WOW! Absolutely AWESOME tutorial. Never had such clear instructions. What a teacher! Thank you, a thousand times.
THANKS MUCH COLLIN! VERY INFORMATIVE VIDEO!
Your Videos are amazing , very well explained !!!! Congratulations !!! And Thank"s a lot !!!!
Thanks a bunch Collin! I’ve used Layer Masks for a long time but you can always learn something from watching others. I didn’t know about some of the keyboard shortcuts.
Awesome! Thanks for commenting
I use both Lightroom and Photoshop, for the reasons you share Colin. Thanks for the great tutorial and your efforts.
another fantastic tutorial, thanks Colin
very details. more easy ways to learn from your tutorials. develop a lot of fun to use than before. thank you!
I basically use this method to create shade or mirror effects on a product photo, I call it something to be done without any harm. This is a great way to save us a lot of time.
I use layer mask but have never used them like this. This is so COOL. This is a fantastic video as they all get a grade A. Thanks
Thank you for an excellent lesson on layer masks! Finally, after being confused by a lengthy expensive (highly acclaimed) beginner program (numerous courses) and many free tutorials from the actual Photoshop company, I have found someone who speaks slowly and clearly, and tells me what I really need to know! Why, what, and how! I also love the fact that you teach how to modify photographs! (what Photoshop was made for!) while so many courses focus more on advertising, website design, social media tricks, etc. People who need that stuff probably learned it in college or company training. I just want to repair, merge, modify, and perfect my photographs! I look forward to more lessons! You're the best!
Thanks Shelly
thank you for always referencing keyboard shortcuts in your tutorials ! super clutch !
Great teacher!! Easy to follow without a lot of extraneous info. Tips were very good . I didn't know any of them.
very useful, I learned lots of new details about the layer mask. thx.
really clear explanation thanks for all information
Nice. I needed a painless refresher and this was it!!!
This is incredibly helpful, thanks so much!
This something new to me. Will definitely use your methods.
Fantastic explanation of what is a difficult subject to many 👍🏻. Happy New Year
I like everything you show here. Colin, you are amazing and as I are new beginner of Ligthroom and Photoshop I´m glad that I find you here on UA-cam. Thanks.
Welcome to this channel :)
You are an excellent teacher. I keep following your tutorials. I thank you for these. My best wishes to you.
Excellent tutorial; thanks Colin; going to try this right now
Thanks
That was so clear, thanks loads. I have PS 6 on my old MacMini Server, but I took a course back in 2000. I have the PS 5 Bible manual from the course, but I've forgotten masking. So, much appreciated!
This was helpful. All these years and was never sure how to use layer masks but this explains it crystal clear. Thank you!
Usually, I use 'black' and 'white'. Didn't know that I could change that on the 'brightness section' of the color panel so the brush won't build up each time I pass on the same spot! I've been having problems with that. So, yep, I learned important things to my work development today, with this video. Thanks, Colin! You are always great
they were all new
thanks bro. Keep em coming
It's a masterpiece for beginners like me about the use of layer mask! Thank you.
New to photoshop, ok with lightroom. Your Videos are excellent way to learn, thank you.
Thanks for saying
I knew nothing about layer mask at the beginning of the video, but now I’ve understood how to use them. Thank you so much, this was so much easier to follow than other tutorial videos.
Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing.
Taking introductory courses in BOTH Lightroom AND Photoshop, so you've been VERY helpful! THANKS A MILLION!
You are simply the best...thank you
Excellent so well delivered
Thank you! I learn something every time I watch the tutorial. Exclusively a LR user but starting to realize the absolute power of PS. As a senior citizen though, it is not easy trying to grasp its staggering number of features. As an amateur landscape photographer I'm trying to limit my learning to those features best suited to that genre. Most helpful....thanks again.
Your tutorials are so great and to the point! Thanks a lot for your time and effort
Amazing tutorial. Thank you
I knew of 6 of the 7, still a great tutorial, thanks.
Excellent tutorial!
the feathering option is something i never consider. nice one!
I use both and love your youtube tutorials
WOW THANKS, I KNEW ONLY A FEW OF THEM... but this helps a lot i didnt know how to clean up with the selection tool. Plus I havent been on PS in a while so i needed a recap. gr8 vid, i will be subscribing
again - lots of great tips - well presented - finally starting to understand photoshop :)
This was so great and very useful.
It's a very good explanation. I knew few about masking. it's very exiting. thank you so much🥰🙏🙏
loved it. Only use Photoshop. I haven't done a lot for a year , so have gotten behind in these great tips. i'll listen again and then give the masks a go myself.
Thanks for the tutorial. I use both LR and PS. I have been learning both by watching UA-cam videos and it's always great to learn something new. I have been using masks for a bit now and have finally become much more comfortable with using them. Thanks again.
I am just starting to learn the masking with you Colin. Thank you again so much.
Learned many faster ways to use layer masks Thanks Colin
Such a useful tutorial, I use Lightroom and photoshop and recently ON1, really need the extra tuition as I am just self taught and don't really know anywhere near enough about all of them
Wish I was 30 years younger as nearing 70 I no longer have access to models or travel that I might have had earlier in my life, I can see the advantage of being able to build ideas from ground level. Thanks , will be watching and learning as much as I can .
I use layer masks yes, I love them so Thank you for the tips. You never stop learning. Great tutorial and superbly presented. 👌🏽
Incredible tutorial. You are a true master and I love the way you teach. Thank you.
Thank you for making it easy to understand.
Superb tutorial, easy to understand and keeping attention. Knew just basics of masks before, thanks!
Hearty thanks Colin, nice tips
Thank you for this basic tutorial :)
Well done! Excellent content and no excess chatting, and no idiotic music Underneath intended to make the lesson more exciting. I will be watching more. As far as knowing these tips. It’s kind of like playing a piano: you may know how it’s supposed to sound, and know where the keys are, but being able to play it fluidly takes practice. I’m practicing. Thanks.
Nice! already have the layers ready to go.... wish I new how!!!
Fantastic!!!! thank you very much!!!
i have learned Lightroom in my Photography class. Now, we are into Photoshop in my Graphic Designs class. I am new to Photoshop. You use more direct selections for getting the work done. My instructor uses the "invert" on the menu to the right side of the screen. It is overwhelming for me for the time being. But I did learn a few things from you such as using the black and white which has not been talked about in our class. Thank you for your video presentation.
Just came across your tutorial and tried to find the "High five" button to say thank you for a really great tutorial! Thank you ! Thank you !
amazing always learn something from your tutorials
Subscribed as soon as you showed that 50% opacity trick. That overlapping opacity brush is so annoying! Great Video!
Photoshop and bridge learning LR, love your tutorials
Thanks Peter
This is the best tutorial I've seen yet. thanks!
Mostly photoshop, and your tutorials are inspiring. Thanks
Exactly what I needed to start work on a different edit to my flower images - now I properly understand layers!! Thank you for making this tutorial so interesting and so easy to follow!