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Mask Pro 4 Tutorials

Getting Started with Mask Pro

Photoshop Plug-In Mask Pro

Start off on the right foot with this getting started tutorial. You'll learn the two types of tools that Mask Pro uses and when to use them. You'll also learn when to use Mask Pro in your workflow, how to set-up your files for proper previewing and how to launch Mask Pro.

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Launching Mask Pro

Photoshop Plug-In Mask Pro

See how to launch Mask Pro.

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Understanding the User Interface

Plugins PhotoShop

Learn your way around the user interface. This tutorial covers the control panes, preview area and menu bar navigation.

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Basic Use - The 90% Rule

Plugins PhotoShop

Learn to think in color. This tutorial will teach you the 90% rule that will help you get great results with Mask Pro on the majority of images using only three tools. This is a must see tutorial for all Mask Pro users.

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Working with Hard Edge Subjects

Plugins PhotoShop

Learn how to quickly mask hard-edged subjects using the Magic Pen tool.

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Using Mask View

Plugins PhotoShop

Learn how to use mask view to judge the quality of your mask as well as refine your keep and drop colors.

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Preparing Layered Files

Plugins PhotoShop

Creating layered files with your subject on top of the new background lets you see your results in realtime with composite view. Learn how to set up your layered file before using Mask Pro.

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Dealing with Similar Foreground and Background Colorse

Plugins PhotoShop

Mask Pro works by separating colors, so what happens when the subject and background are the same colors? This tutorial will teach you techniques for dealing with this challenge.

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Chromakey Masking

PhotoShop Masking

See how to quickly replace green-screen or blue-screen backgrounds and remove any reflected color on your subject.

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Using Mask Pro Select and Make Work Path

Mask Pro

See when to use the reclusive Mask Pro Select mode. This tutorial will discuss using Mask Pro Select and Mask Pro Make Work Path to create super accurate clipping paths.

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Real World Mask Pro Example 1: Masking Hair

PhotoShop Mask Plugin

See how the pros mask hair using Mask Pro. This tutorial includes two examples, one with light hair and one with dark hair. Learn how to use Mask Pro and Photoshop together for realistic results.

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Real World Mask Pro Example 2: Working with Complex Backgrounds

Mask Pro Plugin

Complex backgrounds or situations where the subject and background colors are similar can take a little extra savvy. This tutorial will walk you through how to deal with these challenges. Note this is similar to the similar colors tutorial.

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Real World Mask Pro Example 3: Replacing Skies

Mask Pro Plugin

Replacing or adjusting skies is a common task for landscape and architecture photographers. Learn how to use Mask Pro to separate the sky so it may be easily replaced or adjusted while maintaining the foreground details.

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Real World Mask Pro Example 4: Chromakey

Mask Pro Plugin

See how to quickly replace green-screen or blue-screen backgrounds and remove any reflected color on your subject. Note this is similar to the Chromakey Masking tutorial.

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Real World Mask Pro Example 5: Masking Glass and Transparent Items

MaskPro

Masking glass and other transparent items such as smoke and fog can be done relatively easily in Mask Pro. Learn how to accomplish realistic results with this tutorial containing three examples.

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