Layer Masking for Beginners in Photoshop | Inspired by Dada & Surrealism

In this video, I’ll teach you the basics of layer masking and show how selection tools, blending options, and adjustments can work together with masks to create compelling image composites.

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🏞️ DOWNLOAD EXERCISE IMAGES
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🗂️ CHAPTERS
00:00 What Is Layer Masking?
01:23 Masking with Brushes
05:39 Using Selection Tools
10:47 Replacing Backgrounds
16:47 Dada & Surrealist Context
20:16 Creating a Surrealist-Inspired Image Composite

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👩‍🎨 ABOUT ME
I’m Erin Sedra — a graphic designer and educator. I love teaching design tools, typography, and creative workflows that help you grow as a designer.

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🎶 PHOTO & MUSIC CREDITS
Intro Sound Effect: Happy LogoVersion 3 by Muzaproduction on pixabay

Public Domain exercise photos from Unsplash by:
Fish Image by zhengtao tang
Pattern Image by MagicPattern
Subject Walking Image by Vladimir Fedotov
Water Fall image by Collins Lesulie
Eye Image by Egor Vikhrev

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🏷️ TAGS
#PhotoshopTutorial #LayerMasking #DigitalCollage