Creative clipping
Learn how to use clipping masks in order to to craft a dynamic digital effect in Photoshop CC
With over a decade as a writer and photographer behind him, James knows exactly what Photoshop and Lightroom tools and techniques matter most.
T here are all sorts of tricks you can do with layers in Photoshop, from blending modes to filters and tonal changes. But one technique that is perhaps less well known is clipping masks. Perhaps this is because it’s seen mainly as a tool for designers, but this powerful feature can be equally useful for photographers.Whether you want to create eye-catching conceptual art like this or more simple layouts and photo frames, clipping masks can be incredibly useful.