ACE Layers and Masking Techniques 2

Question 1

Which layer blend mode makes white areas of a layer transparent while preserving dark tones?

Accepted Answer

Multiply

Answer

Multiply blend mode multiplies pixel values, making white (255) transparent and preserving or darkening other tones.

Question 2

What happens when you Alt-click (Option-click on Mac) on the boundary line between two layers in the Layers panel?

Accepted Answer

A clipping mask is created between the two layers

Answer

Alt-clicking (Option-clicking) between two layers in the Layers panel creates a clipping mask, confining the top layer's content to the shape of the layer below.

Question 3

In a layer mask, painting with 50% gray produces what effect on the masked layer?

Accepted Answer

The layer becomes 50% transparent

Answer

Gray values in a layer mask create partial transparency — 50% gray makes the corresponding area 50% transparent.

Question 4

Which command converts a layer's transparency into a selection?

Accepted Answer

Ctrl/Cmd-clicking the layer thumbnail in the Layers panel

Answer

Ctrl-clicking (Cmd on Mac) the layer thumbnail loads the layer's transparency as a selection.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a Vector Mask in Photoshop?

Accepted Answer

To mask a layer using a path or shape for a resolution-independent, scalable mask

Answer

A Vector Mask uses a path to define the visible area of a layer, remaining resolution-independent and producing crisp, scalable edges.

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ACE Layers and Masking Techniques 2