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
- A membership account on Ask Damien
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Testimonials
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.
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.
Thanks to this class I am learning to do my own adjustments and not relying much on actions! I'm so happy! Thanks Damien :)
- Renai.
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.
Awesome teaching! You made everything so easy to understand. This was the best twenty bucks I have spent!
- Sherri, Michigan.
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 & 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.
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've worked with layers and masks for quite some time, and thought I was doing it the right way. But after taking this class I have learned a great deal.. I would suggest this to anyone, wanting to brush up on layers and masks.. A much better understanding. Thanks Damien for all you do.
- Debbie.
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.
I would recommend that everyone take the class! Even if you know quite a bit about adding layers/masks, the tutorial links and short cuts that Damien teaches are worth the minimal fee.
- June, Nebraska.
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 have never met someone so knowledgeable, so willing to help a complete stranger half way around the world, and that can also explain the most complicated stuff in the most easiest to understand format. I would highly, highly recommend his classes. I enjoyed my learning throughout the class so much since he makes it so easy to understand. These classes have forever changed my photos and I now feel so confident in my editing.
- Stacy, Ohio.
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.
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.
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.
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.