How to Use A Mask
Page and finished masks createdout of "Pearl" which you can snag
here
I am using PSPX2 but think it will
work in other versions as well
Go to
Make sure you have
a check mark next to
This is the way I have mine set up!
Once you find the mask you would like to use.. put it
in your mask folder, and point psp to the
folder by going to
- File
- Preferences
- File Locations
- Create a new image, 600 X 600
You can always resize later - Floodfill with a gradient, pattern, or color!
- Layers, New raster layer
- Floodfill with gradient, pattern, or color
At this point, you have two layers
Be sure you are on the top layer - Go to Layers
- load/save mask
- load mask from disk
Browse through your masks and find
one you like, making sure you have
- Source Luminance
- Fit to Canvas
- and Hide all mask chosen.
Once your mask has loaded, be sure you are on the top layer
After applying the mask: - Close off the bottom layer,
- Merge, merge group.
- Open bottom layer.
Making sure your top layer is
highlighted in the layer pallate, - Go to effects
- 3D effects,
- Drop Shadow
and use these setting:
This is what your mask looks like
now. You should have two layers!
Go to - Layers
- Merge visible
Before it is merged, you can always create a tag
or a layout, I hope you enjoyed the tut, and found
it easy to do. This tut is just to get you started,
there are endless possiblities.
Samples of masked images below
