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

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.

There are seemingly hundreds of ways to get the same result in Photoshop and, in the past 5 years using it, I've learned many from different people and programs. I use it fairly effectively but I always seem to find a neat trick that I never knew existed that seemed quite basic.

Damien's class was recommended through a FB page I'm on, for a higher level editing process I wanted to learn. Problem is, I didn't know how to do what I wanted to find which class it would be covered in, so, I decided to buy a class and see whether it would be worthwhile trying to find it.

I bought his cheapest class, even though it was aimed at beginners and I'm embarrassed to say that there were some basics in there that I had no clue about. Had I known them, my workflow would have been much quicker.

I am happy to report that Damien's class is very thorough, easy to understand and, even a intermediate PS'er, will find it worthwhile to rediscover some basics in the beginners classes and go from there.

I am looking forward to what I can discover in my next class.

Thanks Damien.
    - Pam, Victoria.

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.

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.

TAKE DAMIEN'S LAYERS/MASK CLASS!!!!! It was the first class I have taken regarding photoshop and OMG does it ever make a difference when editing! So helpful and easy to understand. HIGHLY recommend it.
    - Bobbi, Missouri.

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.

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.

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

Where were you 2 years ago Damien? Or rather, where was I two years ago? I should have signed up for your classes then...Could have saved myself headaches, frustrations, sleepless nights, not to mention money! Thanks for this - brilliantly put together.
    - Lily, United Kingdom.

I really recommend this. Well worth the small price. It is very clear and made many missing pieces fall into place. I can't believe how much I have spent on other tutorials etc.. when this is sooo much more beneficial. Knowing the basics is most important and will empower you to learn so much more. Thanks Damien.
    - Narelle, Victoria.

There is only one word for Damien's layers and masks course. . . . . WOW!!!!!!! It has changed the way I edit in so many ways. I barely use actions, which I depended on from almost start to finish with my pics. If you are on the fence, jump off and go purchase that course NOW!!! I have so much more fun editing now and I don't 'dread' it.
    - Tonya, Missouri.

A very informative and easy to follow class! I learned a great deal in a short amount of time. Layers make more sense when you can refer back to the subject matter again and again, and move at your own pace. Excellent course. Thanks Damien!
    - Karen, Canada.

Layers and Masks are not as scary as I thought... now that I've taken Damien's class. I 'get it' now. Hallelujah, I get it!! Thank you for making the course so easy to follow and undertand.
    - Linda.

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.

Love your teaching style! So clear and easy to understand. I got a confidence boost because I understand layers and masks better than I thought I did, and I learned several new things as well. I can't wait to do more classes.
    - Rebecca, Maine.

I just finished working my way through this and it was worth every penny (and brilliant value!). I am completely new to layers and masks (they have always scared me in the past) but this explained everything really logically and demystified them. Learnt more in an hour than I have in a year trying to delve into my many books and getting completely lost. Highly recommended!!
    - Claire, United Kingdom.

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.

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