Design the Web: Clipping Masks

Shows you how to use clipping masks to create interesting design effects in Photoshop, while leaving the original images unharmed and ready for further edits.

Introduction

• Introduction to clipping masks in Photoshop
• About the exercise files

1. Working with Clipping Masks

• Clipping a layer into a text layer
• Clipping a layer into a basic shape
• Clipping layer adjustments into a layer
• Painting and erasing a custom clipping shape
• Combining clipping masks and layer masks