Layer Mask Part 2
Software : Photoshop 7.0
Level : Intermediate

Concept: Layer masking is one of the most advanced techniques provided by Adobe Photoshop. It is generally used for mixing the images and making collage. There are different types of masking techniques used in Photoshop but you will find perfect mixing of the objects in all types of masking. You can reveal the areas you want and you can hide the areas you don't wish to show in the image. Everything happens without affecting the original image.

1. Layer masking can be used to create advanced mixing effects without changing original images.

2. Open Photoshop. Open main image which will be used as a base.

3. Open another image to apply Layer Masking Techniques.

4. Drag this image on the main image using Move Tool. Keep this Layer selected.

5. Select Elliptical Marquee Tool and draw the ellipse.

6. Select > Feather (Radius 9 )

7. Layer > Add Layer Mask > Reveal Selection