Photoshop CC Masking Tutorial: Quick Mask Mode

TL;DR

Learn how to use Photoshop's quick mask tool for easy and precise masking in your designs.

Transcript

hey everyone this is ref design roberto blake and welcome to another Photoshop CC tutorial video if you're just finding the channel for the first time I do Photoshop CC tutorial videos on Thursdays graphic design videos on Mondays so in today's tutorial I'm going to be using the quick mask tool and showing you that method of doing masking and how y... Read More

Key Insights

• 😷 Quick mask tool available in Photoshop CS3 through CS6, not just CC.
• 😷 Black conceals and white reveals while using the quick mask tool.
• 🔨 Combine the quick mask tool with other tools like the refine edge tool for more precise masking.
• 🥰 Quick mask tool is useful for photo manipulation and speed art tutorials.
• 😷 Creating a layer mask based on the quick mask can provide a clean and editable mask.
• 😷 Refine edge tool with smart radius brush can help in creating more precise masks for detailed elements.
• 😷 Quick mask tool can be used with a Wacom tablet for even more precise masking results.

Questions & Answers

Q: What version of Photoshop is the quick mask tool available in?

The quick mask tool is available in most modern versions of Photoshop, including CS3 through CS6, not just in CC.

Q: How do you enter quick mask mode in Photoshop?

You can enter quick mask mode by pressing the shortcut Q or by selecting it from the modes option in Photoshop.

Q: What colors do you use for masking with the quick mask tool?

Black is used to conceal areas for masking, while white is used to reveal them in the quick mask tool.

Q: Can you combine the quick mask tool with other tools for further precision?

Yes, you can combine the quick mask tool with tools like the refine edge tool to achieve more precise masking in Photoshop.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Roberto Blake demonstrates how to use the quick mask tool in Photoshop for efficient masking.

• The quick mask tool is available in Photoshop CS3 through CS6, not just CC.

• By using black to conceal and white to reveal, you can easily create masks with the quick mask tool.