VECTOR MASK vs LAYER MASK in Photoshop Explain in Tamil

by thendralbarathi | Jun 18, 2022 | Photoshop CC 2021

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In this post, we will explain Layer masks and vector masks in photoshop.

There are two types of Adobe Photoshop layer masks, layer, and vector. A layer mask also known as a pixel mask is a resolution-dependent image created with the painting and selection tools, whilst a vector mask is a resolution-independent object created with the pen or a shape tool that contains anchor points.

To create masks we can use the add mask button at the bottom of the Adobe Photoshop layers panel, this button can create layer (pixel) and vector masks.

We can also use the Adobe Photoshop properties panel to edit the mask, we have options to change the opacity to let more or less of the masked content through, invert the mask, or refine the mask edges by feathering, etc.

Essentially a layer mask is a greyscale image where solid black represents complete transparency and white represents the visible elements, shades of grey represent levels of transparency.

A vector mask represents a path where the object clips out the contents of the layer. We can also use the Adobe Photoshop properties panel to refine the mask with the same options as the layer (pixel) mask.

VECTOR MASK vs LAYER MASK in Photoshop Explain in Tamil

This Cutout effect will apply to any Text, Logo, and shapes.

Masking is one of the Techniques which is used for the Non-distractive editing process.

Layer mask in Photoshop

Already I have explained Masking in Photoshop. The video link is given below.

Creating an Adobe Photoshop Layer Mask using selections

1. Select the layer that will contain the mask

2. Select the areas of the image you want to preserve using any of the selection tools

3. Click the ‘Add Layer Mask’ button on the layers panel

4. Use the properties panel to control Density, Feathering, and Refine the Edge

Now we have discussed about the VECTOR MASK in Photoshop.

Vector mask in photoshop:

These are exactly the same but only differ in applying method. In the case of a Layer mask, we need the selection to activate the layer mask, at the same in the case of a Vector mask we need a Path to activate the Vector mask in photoshop.

In layer mask, we will hide/reveal the mask using brushes. But in vector mask, the brush is not applicable. We need to rearrange the anchor point of the vector mask using the pen tool or path selection tool to edit or modify the vector mask.

Creating a Vector Mask

1. Create a vector path (not a shape layer) with the pen or shape tools

2. Select the vector path with the direct selection tool

3. Select the layer that will contain the vector mask

4. Click the ‘Add mask’ button at the bottom of the layers panel twice.

5. Use the properties panel to control Density and Feathering.

Modifying Adobe Photoshop Layer and Vector Masks

1. To select the mask click on the mask thumbnail on the image layer, you can then modify the mask with the paint or vector path selection tools.

2. To disable, enable or delete the mask right click on the mask thumbnail

3. Use the properties panel to control Density, Feathering, and refine the Mask.

I hope this tutorial helps. Thank you for watching. Leave your comments below.

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