Image as a Layer Mask

You must know about creating a Layer Mask. It is simple enough. But can you use an image as a Mask? You can and this is all what this tutorial is about. You will need two free stock images.This is the effect I intend to create.Step 1 : I will be using this free stock image. You will find it hereIt belongs to xKarexBearxAnd this free stock image of Chicago. You will find it hereIt belongs to GrouperStep 2 : We will first work on the head shot. Go to the Channels palette.Step 3 : In the Channels palette, CTRL+CLICK the thumbnail of the RGB channel.Step 4 : As soon as you CTRL+CLICK a selection forms on the image.Step 5 : Click the New...

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Split toning with Gradient Map

Split toning can also be done with the Gradient Map. You can use Gradient to make the split toning. Split Toning essentially means using just a couple of colors or three. It is very easy to do.This is the effect I will be creating.I will be using this free stock image. You will find it hereIt belongs to mjranum-stockStep 1 : Use the Quick Selection Tool or the Magnetic Lasso to cut out the image from the Background.Or the Pen ToolYou can click the links for the Quick Selection, Magnetic Lasso or the Pen Tool to be taken to the tutorials if you do not know how to use these tools. Personally I refer the the Quick Selection Tool. After...

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