Today I worked on lynda.com Photoshop for Designers: Shape Layers.
Chapter 5 – Working with Vector Masks.
Converting to a selection, vector mask, or layer mask.
This video talked about how to differences of a selection, vector mask, and a layer mask. and it talks about how to change to a selection, vector mask, and layer mask. (before & after)
Linking and unlinking vector masks.
Watching this video I learned how to link and unlink a vector mask, and ways to adjust the vector mask and create a vector mask effect. (before & after)
Using shape layers to create a photo grid.
With this video I learned that you can use shape layers for create cool photo grids. (before & after)
Feathering a vector mask edge.
This video showed me how to apply around a vector mask a feather effect. (before & after)
Adjusting vector mask density.
This video talks about adjusting the vector mask density to better apply the vector mask.
(before & after)
Combining vector masks with layer masks.
With this video I learned how to combine and apply a vector and layer mask to the same layer,
(before & after, before & after)
So many cool effects that can be achieved with Photoshop techniques! Be sure to spend some time experimenting with photos of your choice if you want to.