The Layers & Masks Class

Layers and masks are at the heart of everything that Photoshop can do. Once you grasp them, everything else becomes a thousand times easier. The internet is overflowing with great Photoshop tutorials to rock your editing world. But if you don’t feel like you’re getting the best value out of the advice and tutorials you find, it’s probably because you lack that all-important core understanding of layers and masks. This course gives you that foundation, and then some. This truly is the most important introduction to Photoshop on the net.

Who is it for?

  • All new users of Photoshop and Elements
  • Established users who feel there’s something missing from their fundamental knowledge base

What software is it for?

  • All versions of Adobe Photoshop from CS4 to current
  • All versions of Adobe Photoshop Elements from 8 to current

Topics covered

  • Introduction to workspace – panels, toolbar, menus, etc
  • Adding and editing adjustment layers
  • Understanding layer masks
  • Painting and manipulating layer masks
  • Fill layers – creating, modifying and using them
  • Pixel layers – the five main methods of creating them
  • Overview of pixel layer editing
  • Controlling layers – blend modes, opacity, renaming, deleting, flattening, etc
  • File formats and saving methods

Price

  • $34
  • (If you have taken it in the past, and would like a refresher, it’s $14.)

What you get

  • 24/7 unlimited access for twelve months
  • Prompt answers to all questions
  • Videos to accompany the written information
  • A solid base of technical understanding on which to build your editing skills

Requirements


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Testimonials

Just looked through the Adjustments Layers & Masks tutorial, would like to congratulate Damien on a well written and easy to follow tutorial for beginners, If only someone like Damien was around when I was first learning stuff!!!!!
    - Claire, New Zealand.

Wow! That class was amazing!! I have learnt more about editing in the past 2 hours than I have in the past 6 months.
    - Kylie, New South Wales.

I just finished the Course that Damien offers for layers and masks. I reduced the screen size on both the course and PSE, so I could fit them both side-by-side on the computer screen. It was PERFECT! Just like he was right here with me. Thank you so much Damien for the class, and I can't wait to take them all!
    - Sandy, Alabama.

I signed up for the Layers and Masks class. It is without a doubt the best thing I have done to start finally learn how to use my elements 10! I have watched videos, taken some classes in elements, but it was all still very confusing to me. Damien explains layers and masks in a way I can easily understand, and am no longer afraid to use layers!I have relied exclusively on actions, but am so excited to do editing on my own. Good-by frustration!! My photos, my clients and I thank you!

If you are thinking about taking any of Damien's classes, don't hesitate, they are worth it and you will learn, understand and be amazed at the difference it makes in your editing.
    - Janelle, Pennsylvania.

Love the layers and masks class! I'm somewhat experienced in Photoshop so signed up for this class as a review/refresher, and largely to know if I could recommend it to my beginning photography students. The answer is a resounding "YES!", I would recommend this to anyone! I even learned a few new shortcuts that have already made my workflow quicker and easier. Thanks, Damien!
    - Meg, Texas.

This class was very easy to follow and i have learned so much, thank you so much. I highly recommend this class to anyone starting out in photoshop.
    - Misty, Victoria.

Damien's Layers & Masks class is awesome. I was iffy on taking it because I felt I had learned pretty much everything there was to know from an "Intro to" type class. It was worth the money I paid for it on sale and I would have happily paid the full price and more. I learned so many new things not only from his course but from the questions and answers and the extra videos and tut links he threw in. Even if you think you are beyond the "Intro" level of Layers and Masks I encourage you to take the course for all the shortcuts, tricks, and editing hints he offers.
    - Jammie, Washington.

Being completely void of any prior understanding of Photoshop, I really had no idea where to start. I found your step by step tutorial completely bullet proof and gave me the confidence to "fiddle" where I wouldn't have dared before. It really is the kick start that is needed for people like myself.
    - Lee, Queensland.

Just sat down and went through your tutorial, and want to congratulate you on a great job!!! Nice and easy to read.

Also want to say, that I admire your patience and dedication to the questions asked, you seem to explain so simply.
    - Claire, New Zealand.

This tutorial explained Layers and Masks so simply. I was so confused as to how to Mask this has allowed me to further my learning and open up my ability to create what I want. Thankyou.
    - Carol, New South Wales.

Damien's Layers and Masks class is fantastic. I've spent many hours slogging through some different online tutorials and got so much more out of this class. It's a great foundation and now everything is so much clearer. Thanks Damien. I love the way you communicate!
    - Kristina, Queensland.

It was exactly what I needed. Prior to taking your course, I had played with PS and Elements a bit, but never had any direct instruction about how layers and masks worked.

"Layers and Masks" provided a good (and correct) foundation for using these basic PS tools. With that foundation, I have been successful at learning more on my own, taking another course, and feeling good knowing I'm doing things the right way.

I would recommend it to anyone just starting out, or to someone who wants to check or review their understanding of these basic concepts.
    - Christie, Australia.

I am just learning photo shop and your class was so simple. I now understand how layers and masks work and cannot wait to start using them on my photos. Thank you so much.
    - Debbie, New York.

I can't say enough about Damien's classes. My editing has drastically improved. I cannot wait to take his Raw class!!! They are so easy to go through and I was surprised but how much I learned. Thank you Damien!!!
    - JoAnne, Kansas.

At first I did not think I really needed this course, well I was WRONG. I have been doing this for about 5 years now and thought I was doing ok. Well, I have wasted so much time!!!

The information learned in this short but sweet class is amazing. I had a few 'Ah ha!' moments along the way. I am off to try some new skills and hopefully be more productive now in my processing. THANK YOU!
    - Michelle, California.

Just finished the Adjustment Layers and Masks class, it was worth every cent. It was great! Very simple and to the point, I now feel that I can effectively and confidently use layer masks in my editing. Thank you and I look forward to taking some the other classes.
    - Rollin, Ohio.

Awesome first class to take for a newbie. Explained it well and then demonstrated it for clarification. Thanks Damien.
    - Alicia, New Zealand.

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