In this tutorial, I explain three different types of Photoshop layers and how you can use masks with those layers to apply adjustments, filters, and even tricks. Please help support my channel - consider purchasing my Lightroom Presets: www.anthonymorganti.com/ and my Lightroom Profiles: onlinephotographytraining.shop/lightroom-profiles/ ** I am an affiliate for all of the other companies mentioned below EXCEPT Affinity Photo and Capture One. Please read my Code of Ethics Statement: onlinephotographytraining.com/code-of-ethics/ My Current Gear I’m always trading in cameras and lenses trying out new products. As of the recording of this video, here is the gear I currently own and use. All gear is purchased by me at normal retail pricing - I’m not sponsored by anyone nor am I an ambassador for any camera/lens manufacturer. The links below are my Amazon affiliate links. **As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases Cameras: Nikon Z9: bit.ly/32Pa9Kg (Adorama Affiliate Link) Nikon Z7ii: amzn.to/351PPmL Nikon Z6ii: amzn.to/3399eS7 Nikon Z6: amzn.to/2TIBGnR Nikon Zfc with Nikon 16-50mm f3.5-6.3 Lens: amzn.to/3ykA07w Nikon D500: amzn.to/2WyO8Lt Sony A7Riv: amzn.to/3amo9JJ Lenses: Nikon Z-Mount: Nikon Z 24-70mm F4.0 Lens: amzn.to/2Z0hW55 Nikon Z 24-70mm F/2.8 S: amzn.to/2JWo5IX Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 Lens: amzn.to/3j4xVrA NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S: amzn.to/3Cw4CVU TTArtisan 11mm F2.8: amzn.to/354Vnji Sony E-Mount: Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art Lens: amzn.to/3iKdbBQ Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens: amzn.to/36fD8F1 Nikon F-Mount: Nikon 200-500mm F5.6 Lens: amzn.to/2WpggM2 Nikon 24-70mm F2.8 Lens: amzn.to/2VQMKi9 Nikon 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 Lens: amzn.to/2QuWmyb Nikon 14-24mm F2.8 Lens: amzn.to/2ZXR55C Nikon 70-200mm F2.8 VRii Lens: amzn.to/2WG1p5f Nikon 1.4x Teleconverter: amzn.to/2WlkZ1z Nikon 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 DX Lens: amzn.to/2MiEKUk Tokina 100mm Macro Lens: amzn.to/2ZRgxfK Sigma 105mm 1.4 Art Lens: amzn.to/32PmFDZ Other Gear: Battery Grip: VG-C4EM for Sony A7Riv: amzn.to/3g3Wvnm Tripods & Ballheads Vanguard Tripod: amzn.to/2WqWB2u Siriu Ballhead: amzn.to/2W1MyS0 MeFOTO Travel Tripod: amzn.to/31GVvys The Carbon Fiber Version: amzn.to/2LjVt9m Joby GorillaPod: amzn.to/2zMNAEc Camera Straps & Backpack Peak Design Camera Strap: amzn.to/2Sqi4Eg Peak Design Slide Camera Strap: amzn.to/2DoLxLl Peak Design Everyday 30L Backpack: amzn.to/2MJPFcb Spider Pro Hand Strap: amzn.to/30k170u Spider Pro Hand Strap ver 2: amzn.to/3aC3p1Z Memory Cards Sony 120GB XQD Card: amzn.to/2HlfR8Y Sony TOUGH-G series SDXC UHS-II Card 64GB: amzn.to/2PUJHoD Sony TOUGH-G series SDXC UHS-II Card 128GB: amzn.to/3oP6EZX Sony XQD/SD Card Reader: amzn.to/2NBuSHB Sony 128GB CFExpress Card: amzn.to/353hWC4 Delkin Devices 256GB CFExpress Card: amzn.to/3pULMDR CFExpress Card Reader: amzn.to/2X2xMbQ Anthony Morganti’s MUST HAVE applications: At least one Non-Destructive RAW Editor Lightroom - bit.ly/2zwQ0nW Capture One - www.captureone.com Luminar - bit.ly/2JUJxKw (Save with the Promo Code AM16) On1 Photo RAW - on1.sjv.io/EaGR2K (Save 20% with Promo Code: AM20) Exposure X7 - bit.ly/2U8UxrK (Save 10% with Promo Code: AnthonyMorganti) PhotoLab 5: tidd.ly/2HhiN9X At least one FULL Editing App: Photoshop - bit.ly/2zwQ0nW Affinity Photo - affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/ My MUST-HAVE Plugins: Topaz Gigapixel AI - bit.ly/3cDqa5J Topaz Sharpen AI - bit.ly/3cDqa5J Topaz Denoise AI - bit.ly/3cDqa5J *Save 15% on all Topaz Labs apps - use the Promo Code: AMDISC15 or instead of Topaz Denoise AI: On1 NoNoise AI - on1.sjv.io/EaGR2K (Save 20% with Promo Code: AM20 - May not work on sale product) Nik Silver Efex Pro 3 - tidd.ly/3dc4gYm The Best Sky Images I've Seen Available -- Ocudrone - bit.ly/3vtDpjR *Save 10% with Discount Code: Morganti10 ** Note that all of the promo codes listed above may not work on sale products. *** I am an affiliate for all of the companies listed EXCEPT Affinity Photo and Capture One. Please read my Code of Ethics Statement: onlinephotographytraining.com/code-of-ethics/ Please follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/anthonymorganti/ Thank you!
You truly know how to speak to the public in such a communicative and expressive way, that makes us want to stick with you and learn the lesson! It is utterly remarkable how much I have learned from you with my tired brain! Thank you!
This man really can explain complicated things in way that is very impressive - even for me who‘s language is not english. I can‘t recommend your videos enough for LR and PS and I am really learning a lot from them!
Of all the tutorials on masks I have seen, yours is by far the best. It's like all the puzzle pieces have fallen into place finally after alll these years and I get the picture now! (Pun intended 😊 ). I don’t have to create cheat sheets now that I understand how it works. Swinging constantly between Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop, AutoCad, Excel, and a dozen other programs on a regular basis, you'd need cheat sheet! Thank you and congratulations on a fantastic video tutorial.
This was so helpful. I've seen so many tutorials explaining layers and masks but this one is the only one that really explained it in a way I actually understand. So, thank you for that :)
I’m just gonna attempt to only do one layer then a general adjustment layer, then fine tune with masks, so it doesn’t get all confusing! Thanks for explaining clearly how they all work!
Thank you for another informative video! As I start to dip my toe into Photoshop, I find your videos and way of explaining this extremely helpful. Things are slowly becoming less intimidating. Have a great day!
Excellent. I have used Photoshop only when I can't do what I want in Lightroom. Because I use PS so infrequently, I forget a lot. I loved this tutorial because it is explained so well and is so precise !!! Thanks !!!
Mr. Morganti, Thanks very much for "Photoshop Layers & Masks EXPLAINED! ", very informative and as always, easy to understand. I'm primarily a crystal and mineral guy and this video opens several options to further improve my results. Thanks again. Cheers Bob Germano
Many thanks from an Englishman catching up on PhotoShop skills whilst sat in a pool bar in Greece! I'm studying with the Open College for Arts in the UK. Great course, but sometimes basic skills need video's like yours to really embed concepts. Thank you.
I've just started using Photoshop and LRC. Your way of explaining what and how is just at the right pace. I can see that many others agree! I'm subscribing and I'll be checking out your other tutorials. Thank you.
This was amazingly helpful, clearly and methodically explained at a pace I could follow - this kind of well done instructional You Tube video is hard to find! I'll be watching alot more from you!! Thanks so much!!
Thanks, Anthony......another fine video. A question on Adjustment Layers. If one wants only to affect the image below, holding down the ALT key (PC) between the Layers brings up a down arrow, which I presume means that that Adjustment will only affect the image below....No? And therefore other Adjustment can be made in the same manner.
In contrast to other "beginner" or introductory" tutorials to masks and layers, this tutorial demonstrates the fundamentals using simple elements. It doesn't confuse or bewilder novices by plunging off the deep end with all the many, many features and fancy stuff you can do with layers and masks. KISS.
Just finished watching your tutorials on the Virtual Summit 2022. You do an amazing job of explaining how to use both PS and LR. This is a very good tutorial on layers and masks. Thanks so much!
Beacuse you need to create one layer first, than to cover your first layer you have to create another chain of sublayers. When you have created more layers, than you can start using content aware fill, content aware move, and other functions in order to get your desired result. In this way you spend less time and you get valuable resources for your job. If you are a designer or you user -in photoshop-than you have facilities in the photoshop ,tugether with others app. at the end-you have created a beuatiful work frame and yo will definetely have succes and be recognized as a valuable and talented editing star.
Hello Mr. Morganti. I had a quick question. (great content by the way.) Is there a way to move the scroll bar in Photoshop to the left side. See I have a Wacom Table Cintique 22 and I am left handed. My pen holder is set up on the left but I have cross over my keyboard that is in front of me and it would so much better of a workflow if the scroll bar was on the left
This is great. I am new to Photoshop so it has been very helpful. I have a related question. I have an image that has water in three areas of the photo (river through Gooseneck Park in Utah). I did a sky replacement due to a dull sky in the evening. The sunset sky is warm, but the water is still very bright due to the bland sky reflection from before. Thanks to this video I tried adding a copy of the sky as a layer below the copy of layer 01. I tried a soft brush to let the warmth show through but it looks terrible due to the overlapping brush strokes. I was trying to use an object selection for each bright water area to make them transparent. When I choose one of the water areas, I can't seem to get to the next step successfully. I am stuck on trying to find a way forward. Is this something you could do a video on?
I don’t know if you want to get deeper into Photoshop but one thing I’ve never really “got” is all the parameters of a brush (in Photoshop). Even the simple parameters like “flow” I never really “got”. I generally just fiddle around somewhat aimlessly until I get what I want but there is no direction or strategy. I just randomly fiddle with all the settings until it seems to be doing what I want. I would be nice if I actually understood what each parameter does in practical terms.
In this tutorial, I explain three different types of Photoshop layers and how you can use masks with those layers to apply adjustments, filters, and even tricks.
Please help support my channel - consider purchasing my Lightroom Presets:
www.anthonymorganti.com/
and my Lightroom Profiles:
onlinephotographytraining.shop/lightroom-profiles/
** I am an affiliate for all of the other companies mentioned below EXCEPT Affinity Photo and Capture One.
Please read my Code of Ethics Statement:
onlinephotographytraining.com/code-of-ethics/
My Current Gear
I’m always trading in cameras and lenses trying out new products. As of the recording of this video, here is the gear I currently own and use. All gear is purchased by me at normal retail pricing - I’m not sponsored by anyone nor am I an ambassador for any camera/lens manufacturer. The links below are my Amazon affiliate links.
**As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
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Nikon Z9: bit.ly/32Pa9Kg (Adorama Affiliate Link)
Nikon Z7ii: amzn.to/351PPmL
Nikon Z6ii: amzn.to/3399eS7
Nikon Z6: amzn.to/2TIBGnR
Nikon Zfc with Nikon 16-50mm f3.5-6.3 Lens: amzn.to/3ykA07w
Nikon D500: amzn.to/2WyO8Lt
Sony A7Riv: amzn.to/3amo9JJ
Lenses:
Nikon Z-Mount:
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4.0 Lens: amzn.to/2Z0hW55
Nikon Z 24-70mm F/2.8 S: amzn.to/2JWo5IX
Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 Lens: amzn.to/3j4xVrA
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S: amzn.to/3Cw4CVU
TTArtisan 11mm F2.8: amzn.to/354Vnji
Sony E-Mount:
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art Lens: amzn.to/3iKdbBQ
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens: amzn.to/36fD8F1
Nikon F-Mount:
Nikon 200-500mm F5.6 Lens: amzn.to/2WpggM2
Nikon 24-70mm F2.8 Lens: amzn.to/2VQMKi9
Nikon 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 Lens: amzn.to/2QuWmyb
Nikon 14-24mm F2.8 Lens: amzn.to/2ZXR55C
Nikon 70-200mm F2.8 VRii Lens: amzn.to/2WG1p5f
Nikon 1.4x Teleconverter: amzn.to/2WlkZ1z
Nikon 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 DX Lens: amzn.to/2MiEKUk
Tokina 100mm Macro Lens: amzn.to/2ZRgxfK
Sigma 105mm 1.4 Art Lens: amzn.to/32PmFDZ
Other Gear:
Battery Grip:
VG-C4EM for Sony A7Riv: amzn.to/3g3Wvnm
Tripods & Ballheads
Vanguard Tripod: amzn.to/2WqWB2u
Siriu Ballhead: amzn.to/2W1MyS0
MeFOTO Travel Tripod: amzn.to/31GVvys
The Carbon Fiber Version: amzn.to/2LjVt9m
Joby GorillaPod: amzn.to/2zMNAEc
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Peak Design Camera Strap: amzn.to/2Sqi4Eg
Peak Design Slide Camera Strap: amzn.to/2DoLxLl
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Sony XQD/SD Card Reader: amzn.to/2NBuSHB
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Delkin Devices 256GB CFExpress Card: amzn.to/3pULMDR
CFExpress Card Reader: amzn.to/2X2xMbQ
Anthony Morganti’s MUST HAVE applications:
At least one Non-Destructive RAW Editor
Lightroom - bit.ly/2zwQ0nW
Capture One - www.captureone.com
Luminar - bit.ly/2JUJxKw (Save with the Promo Code AM16)
On1 Photo RAW - on1.sjv.io/EaGR2K (Save 20% with Promo Code: AM20)
Exposure X7 - bit.ly/2U8UxrK (Save 10% with Promo Code: AnthonyMorganti)
PhotoLab 5: tidd.ly/2HhiN9X
At least one FULL Editing App:
Photoshop - bit.ly/2zwQ0nW
Affinity Photo - affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/
My MUST-HAVE Plugins:
Topaz Gigapixel AI - bit.ly/3cDqa5J
Topaz Sharpen AI - bit.ly/3cDqa5J
Topaz Denoise AI - bit.ly/3cDqa5J
*Save 15% on all Topaz Labs apps - use the Promo Code: AMDISC15
or instead of Topaz Denoise AI:
On1 NoNoise AI - on1.sjv.io/EaGR2K (Save 20% with Promo Code: AM20 - May not work on sale product)
Nik Silver Efex Pro 3 - tidd.ly/3dc4gYm
The Best Sky Images I've Seen Available -- Ocudrone - bit.ly/3vtDpjR
*Save 10% with Discount Code: Morganti10
** Note that all of the promo codes listed above may not work on sale products.
*** I am an affiliate for all of the companies listed EXCEPT Affinity Photo and Capture One. Please read my Code of Ethics Statement:
onlinephotographytraining.com/code-of-ethics/
Please follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/anthonymorganti/
Thank you!
You truly know how to speak to the public in such a communicative and expressive way, that makes us want to stick with you and learn the lesson! It is utterly remarkable how much I have learned from you with my tired brain! Thank you!
Your voice, tone, inflection and speed is very conducive to learning. Thanks very much.
This man really can explain complicated things in way that is very impressive - even for me who‘s language is not english. I can‘t recommend your videos enough for LR and PS and I am really learning a lot from them!
"complicated" lol
I've just started using photoshop literally within this week. You've explained this in a way a complete beginner can understand! Well done mate.
Of all the tutorials on masks I have seen, yours is by far the best. It's like all the puzzle pieces have fallen into place finally after alll these years and I get the picture now! (Pun intended 😊 ). I don’t have to create cheat sheets now that I understand how it works. Swinging constantly between Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop, AutoCad, Excel, and a dozen other programs on a regular basis, you'd need cheat sheet! Thank you and congratulations on a fantastic video tutorial.
When it comes to Photoshop and Lightroom titorials you are number one Anthony!!!
One of the best teacher in RUclips for lightroom and photoshop. Helped me a lot to understand things. Thank you...
You are a natural teacher!
This was so helpful. I've seen so many tutorials explaining layers and masks but this one is the only one that really explained it in a way I actually understand. So, thank you for that :)
Best. Explanation. of Layers. and Masks. in Photoshop. Ever!!!! Thank you!!!!!😀
By far the BEST video that explain in clear and simple terms (using images) how masks and filters work.
Best Tutorial Ever on masks and Layers
I am so happy I stumbled across your channel! You are such a good teacher! Thank you so much!!!! ❤❤
The most clear and concise description I have seen. Thank you.
This is probably the best layers tutorial. You are clear in your explanation and concise. Thank you!
I’m just gonna attempt to only do one layer then a general adjustment layer, then fine tune with masks, so it doesn’t get all confusing! Thanks for explaining clearly how they all work!
As always, your explanations are always so clear and I learn so much from you. Thanks.
Enjoyed watching for the second time
Thank you for another informative video! As I start to dip my toe into Photoshop, I find your videos and way of explaining this extremely helpful. Things are slowly becoming less intimidating. Have a great day!
Great tutorial, I was so confused until now on how masks and layers work. Thanks for helping with this huge learning curve.
Thank you. Best explanation ever on the topic of layers and masks. I FINALLY get it.
Excellent. I have used Photoshop only when I can't do what I want in Lightroom. Because I use PS so infrequently, I forget a lot. I loved this tutorial because it is explained so well and is so precise !!! Thanks !!!
fantastic, fantabulous, Superb, outstanding. I can't believe. Simply outstanding. Genius.
Mr. Morganti,
Thanks very much for "Photoshop Layers & Masks EXPLAINED! ", very informative and as always, easy to understand.
I'm primarily a crystal and mineral guy and this video opens several options to further improve my results. Thanks again.
Cheers
Bob Germano
I just recently found your tutorials on the tube. You're very good at explaining in a laid back style. Keep on the good work !
Many thanks from an Englishman catching up on PhotoShop skills whilst sat in a pool bar in Greece! I'm studying with the Open College for Arts in the UK. Great course, but sometimes basic skills need video's like yours to really embed concepts. Thank you.
That was exactly the information I was looking for, thank you!
great explanation with all the examples! thank you so much for your tutorial. I'm an absolute beginner here
Have to agree with the other comments beautifully and very simply explained and its certainly increased my confidence in using them thank you
You are a genius Mr. Morganti!
I've just started using Photoshop and LRC. Your way of explaining what and how is just at the right pace. I can see that many others agree! I'm subscribing and I'll be checking out your other tutorials. Thank you.
Excellent tutorial! I learned more than I expected to. Bravo!
This was amazingly helpful, clearly and methodically explained at a pace I could follow - this kind of well done instructional You Tube video is hard to find! I'll be watching alot more from you!! Thanks so much!!
You make everything in simple steps that I can understand. Thank you.
My friend, I skipped Photoshop 101 and this has really helped. Cheers m8
Thanks, Anthony......another fine video. A question on Adjustment Layers. If one wants only to affect the image below, holding down the ALT key (PC) between the Layers brings up a down arrow, which I presume means that that Adjustment will only affect the image below....No? And therefore other Adjustment can be made in the same manner.
Thank you very much for this video .. U helped my headache go ... thanks once again ..
Great explanation. I now know the difference. I also wasn’t sure about this. Thanks so much. Love you videos. Keep up the good work.
Can you make a selection first, then open adjustment layer? So then the adjustment will apply only to selected area.
Beautifully explained!!
Like all your training videos this as usual is fantastic. You are awesome
Thanks for the video. You explain your processes very well.
Thank you so much!! You are very clear and simple explanations...Just enough to allow for application. This is the best in explaining masks!!!
Fantastic explanation. Thank you
Thank you for making this so simple.
In contrast to other "beginner" or introductory" tutorials to masks and layers, this tutorial demonstrates the fundamentals using simple elements. It doesn't confuse or bewilder novices by plunging off the deep end with all the many, many features and fancy stuff you can do with layers and masks. KISS.
Thanks you for explaining everything very clearly!
Love your video and tutorials, but what computer hardware system are you using. Please share
Just finished watching your tutorials on the Virtual Summit 2022. You do an amazing job of explaining how to use both PS and LR. This is a very good tutorial on layers and masks. Thanks so much!
Great tutorial I needed that thank you so much for your time.
Really nice tutorial! Thank you!
Thank you so much for this video this has been very helpful I’m new to PS and need all the help I can get
You are so good at explaining. Thanks
Very clear explanation Thanks a lot for that Anthony 😄
really well explained thanks
Fantastic explanation 💛
Brilliant video and well explained-big thumbs up👍
Very cool content and I like the way you teach!
Thank you for a very nice tutorial. I learned a lot from it. Keep up the good work.
Brilliant. Indeed very well explained.
Superb video. Why are all layers not smart layers by default?
Beacuse you need to create one layer first, than to cover your first layer you have to create another chain of sublayers. When you have created more layers, than you can start using content aware fill, content aware move, and other functions in order to get your desired result. In this way you spend less time and you get valuable resources for your job. If you are a designer or you user -in photoshop-than you have facilities in the photoshop ,tugether with others app. at the end-you have created a beuatiful work frame and yo will definetely have succes and be recognized as a valuable and talented editing star.
Great explanation with examples !
you my friend are an excellent teacher
Wery good. It's possible for an over 50 year old "boy" to follow your flow of instructions, fantastic :-)
Thank you Anthony
Excellent instruction. Thank you.
Excellent tutorial! Thank you so much.
Hey Anthony, this was super helpful! thanks for sharing :)
Great video Anthony. I'm gradually getting better with PS but this video explains these tools very clearly - well done!
Really well explained. Thankyou.
Great tutorial!
Amazing explanation brilliant 👍👍👍
Another amazing tutorial
Great teaching style
I meed lamens terms and this is brilliant. thank u
really good video! thanks
Hello Mr. Morganti. I had a quick question. (great content by the way.) Is there a way to move the scroll bar in Photoshop to the left side. See I have a Wacom Table Cintique 22 and I am left handed. My pen holder is set up on the left but I have cross over my keyboard that is in front of me and it would so much better of a workflow if the scroll bar was on the left
Nice clear explanation
Thank you for making sense out of masks!
Very informative and helpful....Thanks.
Thank you. Needed this.
So if black is poking a hole, would using gray in a mask create a ghost of sorts? Or would I be better off playing with opacity to allow that?
Right to the point!
Useful info thanks
This is great. I am new to Photoshop so it has been very helpful. I have a related question. I have an image that has water in three areas of the photo (river through Gooseneck Park in Utah). I did a sky replacement due to a dull sky in the evening. The sunset sky is warm, but the water is still very bright due to the bland sky reflection from before. Thanks to this video I tried adding a copy of the sky as a layer below the copy of layer 01. I tried a soft brush to let the warmth show through but it looks terrible due to the overlapping brush strokes. I was trying to use an object selection for each bright water area to make them transparent. When I choose one of the water areas, I can't seem to get to the next step successfully. I am stuck on trying to find a way forward. Is this something you could do a video on?
Very helpful ... thanks
I don’t know if you want to get deeper into Photoshop but one thing I’ve never really “got” is all the parameters of a brush (in Photoshop). Even the simple parameters like “flow” I never really “got”. I generally just fiddle around somewhat aimlessly until I get what I want but there is no direction or strategy. I just randomly fiddle with all the settings until it seems to be doing what I want. I would be nice if I actually understood what each parameter does in practical terms.
Thank you so much 🙏
Thank you!
Thank you so much, now I know!
Could you have held down the shift key and clicked on the three layers and combine them into one image?
Excellent!
API AHUWE LAYER TOOL EKA GANA PISSO
Good video 👍
Thank You............
Thanks
already subscribed and liked the video.
🎉🎉🎉🎉 thanks man
awesome