ACP ACP Masks and Effects

Question 1

What is the purpose of a layer mask in Adobe Photoshop?

Accepted Answer

To non-destructively hide or reveal portions of a layer

Answer

A layer mask uses black to hide and white to reveal parts of a layer without permanently deleting any pixels.

Question 2

In Adobe Photoshop, what is a clipping mask used for?

Accepted Answer

To use one layer's shape to mask the content of the layer above it

Answer

A clipping mask confines the visibility of the top layer to the shape and content of the layer directly below it.

Question 3

Which type of mask in Adobe Photoshop uses a vector path to define the masked area?

Accepted Answer

Vector mask

Answer

A vector mask uses a resolution-independent path to define sharp, scalable mask edges on a layer.

Question 4

What does the 'Quick Mask' mode in Adobe Photoshop allow you to do?

Accepted Answer

Temporarily paint a selection using brush tools

Answer

Quick Mask mode lets you paint a temporary overlay to define and refine a selection using any brush tool.

Question 5

In Adobe Illustrator, what is an Opacity Mask?

Accepted Answer

A mask that uses the luminance values of one object to control the transparency of another

Answer

An Opacity Mask in Illustrator uses the grayscale values of a masking object to control the transparency of the object beneath it.

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