CHAPTER 4
Masking: Enhanced Area Isolation
In the previous chapter we looked at using Layers to isolate image corrections and target changes. That chapter covered the idea of applying corrections via separate layers, using Adjustment layers, and isolating image objects on their own layers. This chapter looks at some additional types of isolation using layers and masking to create flexibility with layers and correction.
Masking provides power in correction. Simply put, masking blocks off areas of an image from change or hides them from view. It is similar to masking off woodwork when you go to paint a room or masking windows and chrome when you ...
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