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QUICK MASKS
History Actions Properties
Masks
Link Layers Photoshop’s selection tools, such as the
Layer Mask Select Linked Layers
Rectangular Marquee and Lasso, can
Merge Down
Density: Merge Visible be turned into a temporary mask by
Flatten Image clicking the Quick Mask icon on the
Feather: Animation Options Tool bar. This lets you make alterations,
Panel Options
such as painting new selected areas or
CHECK THE LAYER MASK FLATTEN THE LAYERS softening the outline of an area with
Click on the mask thumbnail on Select Flatten Image in the layer Photoshop’s Blur filter. Clicking Quick
the Layer panel while holding down panel menu to save the file. Save the Mask once more will convert the mask
Option (Mac) / Alt (Win) to check that master file as a TIFF or PSD to preserve back into a selection.
the layer mask is covering what you want. all the layers. This will allow you to reopen
the file later and make further adjustments.

THE RESULT
The Hue/Saturation adjustment layer was used to tone down the colors
in the background and make the stag stand out proud in the foreground.
The silvery hues have also given the photo an atmospheric, wintry feel.

▲ BEFORE ADJUSTMENT

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