Video Tutorial - Using a Mask with an Adjustment Layer
When we make adjustments to a photo in Photoshop, we nearly always use an adjustment layer. But what if you don't want the apply the adjustment to the entire image? In this video, we show you how to create a mask on an adjustment layer using the gradient tool. This is a great technique for handling images with a relatively straight horizon line.
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posted by Varina Patel at
11:14 AM
5 Comments:
It is very interesting for me to read that post. Thanks for it. I like such topics and anything connected to this matter. I definitely want to read a bit more soon.
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All the best!
That curves option is only available in CS4 I am assuming?
No - unless you are running an incredibly old version of PhotoShop, you will have access to the curves option. If you don't see the Adjustment Layer icon at the bottom of the Layers palette, create a Duplicate Layer instead. With the duplicate layer selected, choose Image > Adjustments > Curves - and make the appropriate adjustment. You can create a gradient mask as shown in the video, and you're all set.
CS4 does offer a variety of interesting options that weren't available in older versions of Photoshop - but Curves has been around for a long time!
Thanks for the questions! And good luck!
Varina
I'm sorry, I should have clarified. That "option" within the curves tool, where you click on the image and manipulate the curves histogram locally...that option is what I was referring to. I've never seen that option in my curves window. Does that make sense?
Sorry, thanks for any response though!!
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