Layer Mask Tool

Layer Mask Tool

With the Layer Mask tool in Photoshop, you can layer images on top of one another in really interesting ways. Here are some examples of what you can do with the Layer Mask. 

  




After pasting two images into a file, you can activate the Layer Mask for the layer on the top. 

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The Layer Mask is on the bottom of the Layers Panel. When you click on it, a white box will appear on the layer- that is your Layer Mask.


Using the Brush tool, you can either take away or add back to the image layer.
   Black- takes away
   White- brings back
  
In this example below, I inserted a fire into a forest. Think about how I may have arranged my layers. Which one do you think was on "top"- the forest or the fire?

Here are some images you can try using with the Layer Mask Tool. Think about what you want to add to the image- fire, water, galaxy, another person, etc. You can do anything!!

 If you would like, you can find other images to use. 



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