Photoshop Elements: Layer Mask Tutorial (Black and White)

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Control + Clickor

2 Finger Click

Duplicate the layer1

This layer will make Kermit black and white

Rename the Layer2

Choose a Selection Tool3

You can fix selection mistakes later

Select Kermit

Make sure this layer is highlighted

Click and drag inside Kermit

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Fix Selection Mistakes

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Create a Layer Mask

Create a new layer mask

Mistakes are fixed

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Check the Layer Mask

Layer mask shows here

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Change to Black and White

Click Enhance > Convert to Black and White

Click on the photo

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Choose Black and White Settings

There is no right or wrong for these settings Just choose what looks best to you.

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Fine Tune the Layer Mask

Change foreground to white by clicking switch arrow

Choose the brush tool

Click on the layer mask

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Fine Tune the Layer Mask

Paint white over the green spots to reveal the black and

white effect

before after

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