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Hi, after "some" time I comeback with question for all of you ;) What methods do you use/know to create luminosity map (mask) - full one, not only darks, midtones or highlights? I'm interested especially in ways different than: • HSB B channel • HSL L channel • RGB Desaturate • RGB Composite...

Hi guys, very new here. In this screenshot i'm basically trying to make the hands fade, as they are (done using layer mask and gradient tool), but then having the mask apply only to the hands. The aim is to have something in the background and not having the hands transparent to it, and the...

Hi all Can someone please help solve a very frustrating problem I am having wrapping an image around a mug template. I have created a rectangle, used the warp and brought in my image but when I create the clipping mask my image disappears. I thought I would be able to manipulate my image...

Hello everyone, I need some help finding this option, if it even exists. Does PS CS3 have a Layer Mask Density option? I have a Layer Mask that is solid black, but wanted to change the density level. If CS3 does not have the option, is there an alternative?

What I'm trying to do is create a 'adjustable frame', a top layer that acts just like a picture frame would for an actual picture. I'd like to be able to re-size this frame so I don't have to keep re-cropping/filling the areas every time I make a change. I've tried looking into how to accomplish...

I was gradually learning things and thought I was doing ok, until Adobe decided to new improve stuff. I want to cut out an image and move it to another background, which I have done loads of times before, but now the refine edges has gone and I have the select and mask thing instead. The problem...

What am I doing wrong? I have spend HOURS trying to figure out, why the 'Property panel' doesn't appear the same, as in all the tutorials that I have seen regarding the subject 'select and mask' tool? The panel that I get, keeps indicating that 'No mask has been selected' and hence I'm not...

How to add or apply a mask created in first keyframe to all keyframes in after effects ?

:banghead: I noticed a annoying problem the past few days when painting black over my mask to reveal ....but before I finish the whole area, the first section I started in begins to slowly turn back opaque leaving a faint hue...I rework the mask by painting it again real fast before it happens...

I'm doing a personal custom project and I want to make text look old and worn down. I stumbled upon this tutorial on google https://medialoot.com/blog/worn-press-text-effect-photoshop-tutorial/ I've done everything it asks and I still cannot get the transparent grunge texture to blend with the...

I am trying to restore this photo. I think it is over 90 years old, so, not surprisingly, age has taken its toll and the photo is quite faded. I thought that I could still see details, and therefore I could bring this back to life, but I think I'm hitting the limit of my limited skills. The...

Hello Photoshop Gurus, Newbie here, probably really simple but I cannot seem to figure this out, I want to have only one part of a layer go over another, and delete the rest of the layer, Here are some pictures of what I mean: I want the selection to only go over the V and the surrounding...

Is it me or does anyone else find after selecting out a part on a imagine then go to select and mask in 2017 PS that it never does a really good job keeping the mask where you want it to be around the edges when you return back..... Frustrating going back and forth trying to find a happy place...

Those who are using PS CC 2017 and can't get used to the 'select and mask' here's a tip how to get 'Refine Edge' back: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFMi4GPTEDw

hi i have problem with create a good mask for black sweater in this image because of hair. im using that mask to change color to biege color. can any one help me to how to take proper mask.(if you can provide your psd file for me it is also better :) ) i tried topaz remask,luminacity masking...

Hello everyone, Just downloaded PSCC 2017 and am having some problems with the new Select and Mask feature. The main problem is the "Onion skin" and "Layer" view modes won't work with my images. I reset my preferences and also unchecked the graphics processor, but neither of those solved the...

Well I'm back, Found a new issue I am having issues with. I frequently shoot two tripod supported shots (wireless shutter, heavy manfrotto tripod), one ambient and one with flash. I only change shutter speed, never change aperture so as to not modify the shot. Also, I use back button focus so to...

There was a time when I could remember how to do this but I've been away from PS for a while and need a refresher. I have baked out ( from 3D software) some ambient occlusion/shadow maps that I want to use as shadows. I want to mask out the ALL of the white and replace it with transparency. I...

I have CC on two machines and recently updated my desktop iMac to CC2017. I'm not sure yet, if I like it or not. The first thing I found is that when doing a selection, the Quick Mask function does not work the way I'm used to. When I make a selection and highlight it with a Quick Mask it...

Hi - I wasn't sure whether to post this here or the 'asking for free editing' part. I'd just like a little help/advice on cut-outs. My photoshop skills are generally ok, but my dark secret is that I'm *terrible* at doing selections and cut-outs. I have such a complex about it now. I've been...