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  1. K

    'Auto' on levels layer mask is grayed out

    This is the strangest thing, and I am completely stumped. I have CS5, and have been using it for several years with no problems. In the middle of an editing session, when I add a levels layer mask, the 'auto' button is grayed out. If I close Photoshop entirely and open it again, I can use the...
  2. E

    can you invert a mask in lightroom cc

    i know its a photoshop forum but i dont want to join another forum just yet although im starting to like the initial editing in lightroom , but i found that i cant invert a mask or at least i cant see a way to do it , if i want to adjust a large area id rather select a smaller area i dont want...
  3. N

    Copying layer masks into colour channels? Also is this a bug?

    Hi all! We're using photoshop to prepare assets for a game engine, and i'm trying to find a good workflow, which i can then teach to my artist. At this point, i have an image with five layers. 12345 Layers 2-5 each have a layer mask on them. Now what i want to do is, copy the layer mask of...
  4. G

    Motion Effect in Madden

    These effects are seriously sick. How do ea made it? I know they used motion blur on a duplicate layer and probably mask it and brush. I just wanna know how they bring out the shadows and make it black? Curves? https://www.easports.com/madden-nfl/news/2015/mut-position-rewards
  5. Brian Soto

    Gradient Tool 'Replacing, But' Not 'Adding'

    I'm going through a tutorial where we're using a technique that employs the use of the basic gradient tool to cover parts of a layer mask. From what I can tell, the instructor in the video is using a default black to white gradient. The problem I'm having is that he keep using the gradient tool...
  6. sstjohn

    Vector mask layer(please see image in post)

    How do I achieve a layer like the one shown (vector mask)? I have been using PS for years and I am having a real brain fart here! Please help!
  7. ibclare

    Greyed Layers

    I have, on more than one occasion, experienced layers going from highlighted to greyed out. The only way I have found to return accessibility is to double click the layer to bring up the layer styles palette, which restores the highlighted layer. Even at that, however, I can't use the mask...
  8. M

    No Pixels More Than 50%

    Hey All, First time post here: I'm using Photoshop CS6, trying to make a selection using a quick mask and a brush. Normally I would put the quick mask on, paint in my selection using a brush preset and then turn off the mask, invert the selection, and use refine selection to make it a new...
  9. B

    Question on Vector Mask Functionality

    Hello everyone, I'm fairly new to Photoshop CS 5 so I apologize if I am asking the wrong type of questions, here goes: When working with Vector Masks can you: 1) "Link" or "share" one image's vector mask with other images? (ex. If I made "Building A" then duplicated it, but then wanted to...
  10. M

    need help with clipping mask

    I must be getting dense in my old age..I have watched a half a dozen vids and tutorials on how to use clipping masks (they we all different in their mythology due to different vers) and several threads have said forget PS, use Illustrator. I saw this photo on the web and I am trying to...
  11. pslane

    Same tutorial, different proble with mask

    Hello again. Looking at the screen shot, please tell me how to get the render/clouds on the layer mask as the tut directions say. I've never seen it done like that. Thank you again.
  12. nachofrades

    Collapse Layers with mask

    Hi Folks! I have a very big layer stack (about 100) and I want to know if it's possible to merge two layers mantaining the maks (in both the same mask), I have tried but not working methods... Thanks!
  13. H

    Need help with clipping masks (I think...)

    Hi everyone! I am completely new to these forums but I really need your help... I've been tasked with creating a couple of pictures like the one you see above (other people and other words). I thought I could more or less read a couple of tutorials online and voila! I would be able to do it...
  14. T

    Illustrator How to crop content or mask content of a layer containing a lot of elements

    I've been provided with a logo in a square format - it's lots of elements all in 1 layer making up the logo. I've been asked to make it into a circle so some of the background and other elements will not show that fall being that circle, only the parts inside the circle should show. I'm not an...
  15. T

    Please help with removing background from busy foreground

    I need to remove this grey background from the picture. Every selection tool I have tried also removes the fan guard as well. Anybody have a painless way to do this without losing the integrity of the picture? Thanks in advance
  16. K

    Illustrator Please help, need to add Texture to object

    Hello, I need help adding textures (skin) to objects in Illustrator CS6. I am able to add the physical characteristics of the texture, but it's always masked by a color, as in, I can never just add the texture itself to box or background. I made sure to convert the texture I was using to PSD...
  17. P

    Background

    Hello, This is my first post, so please bear with me if I don't do this correctly. I have an image of a dog that I'm editing. I took the photo in a studio with a white backdrop. I want to remove a shadow that is behind the dog so the whole background is white. I do not want to lose the detail...
  18. S

    I am having trouble with layer mask settings (I THINK)

    Hi there, this is my first post of hopefully many i love using photoshop however my enjoy has been mered wtih an issue i have with my layer mask.. When i try to use layer mask to blend two images together where it used to completely remove the top layer it now only removes like 80% leaving like...
  19. P

    Actions Making an action that ends displaying a channel mask in B/W mode?

    Hi guys! I've searched all over and can't find a way to do this. I've made an action that makes a channel mask for a curves layer, and the final item in the action is "Select mask channel" with the setting "Without Make Visible"... How do I have it make it visible instead?
  20. PhotoshopTrainingChannel

    Photoshop Training Channel Tutorials Thread

    Hope you enjoy this video. Any questions let me know!Thanks!Tutorial Asset Files:http://photoshoptrainingchannel.com/movie-poster-tutorial-bourne-legacy/Final Image:
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