Layer Masks

One of the ways we’ll create effects that are both highly editable and potentially transferable is by using layer masks. In contrast to deleting or erasing portions of the image, a layer mask allows you to hide areas of an image, meaning those pixels are never deleted, and can always be shown again.

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