Learn what a layer mask is, what they do and how to create a mask in photoshop all in this quick video. Layer masks are your go-to tool when doing photo composites or manipulations! You can add a mask to a layer and then use that mask to hide, or "mask," portions of the layer.

Masking is different from erasing as you aren't deleting anything, but more so hiding it. Anything you mask can be brought back at any time! Let's get to learning how to make a layer mask in photoshop.

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