Thursday, September 24, 2009

Photoshop Workbench 196: Non-Destructive Shape Layer Masking

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This Workbench is dedicated to the idea of non-destructive editing. Our goal is to cut a postage stamp edge for a photograph, then replace the photograph with a different one. What will make our process so unique is that every step along the way will be 100% reversible. For instance, we’ll use a vector-based Shape Layer to mask the edge, a Clipping Mask to place the content within the edge, Photoshop CS4′s Masks panel to Feather the edge, and a Smart Object to replace the photograph. If you plan to place a variety of photographs into the same mask, you’ll find this technique indispensable.

One Response to “Photoshop Workbench 196: Non-Destructive Shape Layer Masking”

  1. Joshua Hendon Says:
    Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 12:24 pm

    I’m having a problem and could not find your E mail adderess., so I taking the liberty of getting to you this way

    I have just been forced to format my computer.When I go the folder (on an external hard drive) I find I can not ope any of your lessons I have been collecting. When I click on a file I get a windown saying “it is the wrong kind of document”.

    What have I done wrong, and how can I orrect the problem.I would hate to loose all these lessons.

    Thank you for your help Josh Hendon

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