Photoshop Blend Modes and Masks

This video tutorial introduces the basics of Photoshop, covering its interface, layers, masks, and blend modes. The instructor, Jess, explains how Photoshop is a raster-based image editing platform that manipulates pixels. The tutorial provides a detailed look at layers, including how to create and manage them, and introduces masks as a tool for selective editing. Additionally, the video explores blend modes, which affect the appearance of images by altering contrast and brightness. Throughout, Jess emphasizes that learning Photoshop is a continuous process with multiple ways to achieve desired results.

What is the primary function of Photoshop?

• Web development

• Text processing

• Image editing

• Video editing

What is a raster program in the context of Photoshop?

• A program that uses layers

• A program that uses pixels

• A program that uses vectors

• A program that uses masks

What is the purpose of the layers panel in Photoshop?

• To adjust audio levels

• To create animations

• To organize image data

• To edit text

How can you describe the concept of layers in Photoshop?

• As a single sheet of paper

• As a stack of paper or books

• As a single image

• As a video timeline

What happens when you add a new layer in Photoshop?

• It merges with the existing layer

• It replaces the background layer

• It automatically fills with color

• It adds a blank layer with no pixel data

What is the function of a mask in Photoshop?

• To change the image resolution

• To hide or reveal parts of a layer

• To add color to an image

• To adjust the brightness

How can you invert a mask in Photoshop?

• By using the brush tool

• By using the eraser tool

• By using the move tool

• By using the command 'Ctrl + I' or 'Cmd + I'

What is the purpose of blend modes in Photoshop?

• To affect the look or feel of an image

• To create new layers

• To adjust the workspace layout

• To save the project

Which blend mode category is used to darken images?

• Darken

• Lighten

• Contrast

• Luminosity

What does the 'Luminosity' blend mode do?

• Inverts the image colors

• Adjusts the brightness level

• Changes the color of the image

• Adds a gradient effect