05 - Combine Filters & Photos with Masking - Learn Filters and Masking in this Easy Photoshop Tutorial
Step #1: Open a Picture of your Face in PhotoShop ~
Using the Crop Tool ...
Crop out your face.
Step #2: Trace Around Your face~
Use the Lasso Tool and trace around your face
Step #3: Make a New Layer ~
Right-click on the Selected Area and hit Layer Via Copy
Step #4: Black & White ~
Hit the letter 'D' on the keyboard to make the colors Black & White on the
Color Palette.
Step #5: Filters ~
Go to: Filter > Sketch > Graphic Pen or any other filter you like.
Or try Filter > Stylize > Find Edges or any other filter you like.
Step #6: Masking ~
Click on the Add layer mask icon at the bottom of the Layers palette
The Layer Mask appears like this:
Step #7: Gradient Tool ~
Choose the Gradient Tool.
Step #8: Default Gradient ~
Choose the Default Black & White Gradient in the gradient picker menu...
Step #9: Gradient Settings ~
Try Linear Gradient first in the Menu bar:
Step #10: Drag the Gradient ~
Drag the pointer across the from the left to the right side of the image.
Step #11: Try Different Things ~
Also try Radial Gradient or Angle Gradient or anything else that adds interesting effects to your work.
Last Step: Save and Attach ~
Go to: File > Save for Web & Devices & set the size to approximately 500 pixels wide.
Save as a .jpg
Attach your WORK!
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