Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
8
Choose File > Save. Keep the i le open for the next part of this lesson.
9
Click on the tab for the ps0802.psd i le, and then click on the X in the tab or
choose File > Close. You can also use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+W (Windows) or
Command+W (Mac OS) to close the i le. If you are asked to save the i le, choose No.
Creating a layer mask
You just created the i rst layer in this document. It is important to keep your layers
organized as you work; the Layers panel can become cumbersome when additional layers
are created without being properly named.
1
Double-click the word Layer 1 in the Layers panel. When the Layer 1 text becomes
highlighted, type
boy
.
Now you'll select the boy and create a layer mask to cover the background sky.
2
Select the boy layer in the
L
ayers panel to make sure it is the active layer, then select
the Quick Selection tool ( ) and start brushing over the image of the boy. A selection
is created as you brush. If you accidently select the area around the jumping boy, hold
down the Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac OS) key and brush over that area again to
delete it from the selection.
Because you will be turning your selection into a mask, you do not have to be
perfectly precise. You can edit the selection later if necessary.
Create a selection using the Quick Selection tool.
