6.1. Understanding Layer Masks6.2. Working with the Brush Tool6.2.1. Setting up Painting Cursor preferences6.2.2. Changing Brush settings with the options bar6.2.3. Shortcuts for managing the Brush tool6.2.4. Exploring advanced options in the Brush panel6.2.5. Using a graphics tablet6.3. Working with the Masks Panel6.4. Creating a Mask6.5. Using Masks with Selections6.6. Using Masks with Adjustment Layers6.7. Combining Selections, Adjustment Layers, and Masks6.8. Comparing Reveal All and Hide All Masks6.9. Applying a Gradient to a Mask6.10. Q & A