Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
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Smudge (Darken). Choose the Smudge tool and set its mode
to Darken in the Options bar. This is useful for gently contract-
ing the matte. Leave the Strength set to a low value to make
subtle changes.
Open the file Ch07_Bird_Mask.psd to experiment with the
Smudge and Blur tools.
Adjusting Content Within a Mask
By default, Layer Masks are linked to their respective layers.
Applying a transformation (such as a Free Transform command)
affects a layer and its Layer Mask. However, there are times when
you won't want this default behavior to occur. Sometimes it is use-
ful to adjust the contents of a masked layer without repositioning
the mask. Let's give it a try.
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Adjusting Content
Within a Mask
1.
Open the file Ch07_Mask_Content.psd from
the Chapter 7 folder. Even though the Layer
Mask is accurate, too much of the layer's
content is obscured.
