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Post by twoaussies on Jul 14, 2016 22:12:23 GMT
It is a while since I used Elements and my brain isn't working. In my files I have many Layer Masks. How do I incorporate those with photos? I have PSE 14. Jean - a very senior member.
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Post by Sepiana on Jul 14, 2016 22:23:07 GMT
Jean,
I am not sure I understand what you want. Is the mask attached to a layer in your files? Or are they just grayscale masks, the kind you copy/paste onto your file to create a border effect? Would you please give us more information? If you downloaded these masks from a given website, can you post the link?
Or are you talking about a "regular" layer mask, something like in my screen shot? If so, you don't need to incorporate this kind of mask in Elements 14. This version comes with a built-in layer mask.
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Post by Squirrel2014 on Jul 14, 2016 23:13:09 GMT
Ooh! Thanks for asking this question twoaussies  I can never remember what to do with the layer mask thingies I've got although I seem to remember it's not too difficult I'll be on the lookout for the responses here too |
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Post by twoaussies on Jul 15, 2016 0:19:54 GMT
In one folder they are called clipping masks, and in another photo masks. One name is Tempus Fugit, but I cannot find them on google. It is an odd shaped black background with ragged edges. My mind is remembering putting a photo on that background, then clicking something and the photo becomes the shape of the background.
No it is not a layer mask
Just googled Digiscrap masks, and found many under Images but there aren't any directions on how to use them.
Thanks for your help.
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Post by Sepiana on Jul 15, 2016 0:48:01 GMT
Jean, thanks!
Let's address the issue of the clipping mask first.
1. Open your photo and the clipping mask. 2. Copy/paste your photo onto the clipping mask. Or use the Move tool to drag your photo onto the clipping mask. 3. Make sure the photo layer is activated in the Layers panel. Do Ctrl-G (Cmmd-G on a Mac) to clip the photo to the clipping mask. 4. Now your photo layer is automatically cropped to the shape of the clipping mask underneath it. Use Free Transform to resize/reposition the photo within the mask if needed. 5. If the clipping mask has a transparent background, you can add a blank layer under the mask layer and fill it with the color of your choice.
NOTE: Click on image for larger size.
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Post by Sepiana on Jul 15, 2016 1:21:38 GMT
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Post by twoaussies on Jul 15, 2016 13:01:45 GMT
Many thanks, Sepiana. I will try out both of those today.
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Post by Squirrel2014 on Jul 15, 2016 14:10:25 GMT
Thanks, Sepiana I've just watched the video and Part 1 too. Excellent tutorials I don't have time to do much in PSE these days but, when the time is available again, I'll be able to watch these again and get going again Julie |
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Post by Sepiana on Jul 15, 2016 15:52:05 GMT
Many thanks, Sepiana. I will try out both of those today. Jean, you are most welcome! Glad to help. Post back if you have any further questions.
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Post by Sepiana on Jul 15, 2016 15:55:01 GMT
Thanks, Sepiana I've just watched the video and Part 1 too. Excellent tutorials I don't have time to do much in PSE these days but, when the time is available again, I'll be able to watch these again and get going again Julie Julie, you are most welcome! Glad to hear that. Photo masks are really fun to use. |
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I can never remember what to do with the layer mask thingies I've got although I seem to remember it's not too difficult