ACP Masks and Effects Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a layer mask in Adobe Photoshop?
Answer: To non-destructively hide or reveal portions of a layer
A layer mask uses black to hide and white to reveal parts of a layer without permanently deleting any pixels.
In Adobe Photoshop, what is a clipping mask used for?
Answer: To use one layer's shape to mask the content of the layer above it
A clipping mask confines the visibility of the top layer to the shape and content of the layer directly below it.
Which type of mask in Adobe Photoshop uses a vector path to define the masked area?
Answer: Vector mask
A vector mask uses a resolution-independent path to define sharp, scalable mask edges on a layer.
What does the 'Quick Mask' mode in Adobe Photoshop allow you to do?
Answer: Temporarily paint a selection using brush tools
Quick Mask mode lets you paint a temporary overlay to define and refine a selection using any brush tool.
In Adobe Illustrator, what is an Opacity Mask?
Answer: A mask that uses the luminance values of one object to control the transparency of another
An Opacity Mask in Illustrator uses the grayscale values of a masking object to control the transparency of the object beneath it.
What happens when you apply a filter in Smart Filter mode in Adobe Photoshop?
Answer: The filter is applied non-destructively and can be edited or removed later
Smart Filters are non-destructive and stored as editable settings on a Smart Object, allowing modification or removal at any time.