The Relation of Color to Visibility
Over grayscale, we find in graphic design that a mask goes. A ‘white mask’ means the whole layer is displayed, and so “white” (whiteness) is completely transparent. The opposite is a ‘black mask’, or a completely from-view hidden layer, representing a conversation. Coloured shades in the middle are visible signs of an image, and they permit itself to be viewed. In essence, essentially masks are unleashing the forces of image visibility strategy so skill can be applied to attain varying effects in different areas with controlled layers.
Masks – Loading a Mask as a Selection
Masks are heavily relied upon by graphic designers to make complex and visually striking compositions. Masks give the designer the power to control what will be visible, and what won’t, within his design. In this way, he makes various effects manageable. When the Loading a Mask as a Selection technique is employed with Photoshop, designers can precisely outline areas of interest and edit accurately This paper attempts to introduce the art of this technique by detailing the Essences of how they reveal themselves visually through step-by-step explanations, added emphasis, and examples.
Table of Content
- Understanding Masks in Graphic Design
- The Relation of Color to Visibility
- Non-Destructive Editing
- Using Masks to Highlight or Obscure Specific Areas
- The Power of Composite Images
- Steps to Load a Mask as a Selection
- Real-world applications
- Conclusion