Mastering Selections and Masks in Photoshop

course details

description

lessons

instructor

similar courses

Mastering Selections and Masks in Photoshop

with Dave Cross

Mastering Selections and Masks in Photoshop

lessons: 13 Course Lessons

duration: 1hr, 55min

published: 2020

watched: 4374 Member Views

Mastering Selections and Masks in Photoshop

with Dave Cross

There’s no better time to be alive than now when it comes to making selections and masks! Join Dave Cross as he teaches you the key tools and techniques for ending up with great selections and masks. In this class you learn the relationship between selections and masks, the fundamentals of selections, how to use the main manual selection tools, how to get the most out of the automated selection tools, specialized selection techniques, how to work with masks, and so much more. Dave gives you a chance to put all of this theory into practice by downloading the course files and following along on two projects designed to help you master these techniques. BUY COURSE

Our Courses Are all Broken Down Into Small Lessons Creating Easy Breaks and Stopping Points

lesson 1: Introduction (free course preview)

The instructor introduces the class and discusses what will be covered in the lessons that follow.

2min, 44sec

lesson 2: Selections vs. Masks

Learn the key differences between selections and masks.

6min, 52sec

lesson 3: Selection Fundamentals

There are some fundamental concepts you need to know about selections.

11min, 56sec

lesson 4: Manual Selection Tools

These tools are great for manually creating selections or refining existing selections.

10min, 46sec

lesson 5: Automatic Selection Tools

The automated selection tools have become so powerful that they may be the place you start and end when making a selection.

18min, 3sec

lesson 6: Selection Techniques

Learn a few specialized selection techniques.

10min, 25sec

lesson 7: When There Isn’t an Obvious Edge

Some selections can be challenging when there isn’t an obvious edge between what you want to select and its background.

5min, 12sec

lesson 8: Alternatives to Selections

Learn alternatives to making selections that can be really helpful in certain situations.

7min, 29sec

lesson 9: Channels

Channels can be helpful for saving selections and sometimes even starting a selection.

11min, 57sec

lesson 10: Working With Masks

Now that you have a solid foundation in creating selections it is time to start working with masks.

12min, 51sec

lesson 11: Sky Replacement

Download the files and follow along.

6min, 59sec

lesson 12: Compositing Project

While not a class on compositing, this is a great project for practicing selections and masks.

9min, 22sec

lesson 13: Conclusion

Dave wraps up the class with some closing thoughts to help you move forward.

53 sec

We’ve Scoured The Planet For The Best In Their Trade

Those who make learning easy and fun

meet Dave Cross

Photoshop Hall of Famer & One of the Original "Photoshop Guys"

For over 25 years Dave Cross has been helping creative professionals get the most out of their Adobe software. He has a Bachelor of Education, is an Adobe Certified Instructor, and is a Certified Technical Trainer. Dave is known for his engaging style, humor, and ability to make complex topics easy to understand. Dave was inducted into the Photoshop Hall of Fame in 2009.

VIEW MORE BY THIS INSTRUCTOR

Take Your Skills to The Next Level

Want Unlimited Access to Our 900+ Courses? Become a Member today!

LEARN MORE