Building masks (selections) is one of the most important skills in mastering Photoshop. Learn how to hide parts of your image, merge two images into each other, replace a sky with different clouds, create collages and combine Vector Masks with Layer Masks on the same layer.

• Understanding and using masks in layers
• When to use a vector (clipping) mask over a soft-edged mask
• Applying filters to a mask
• Creating complex masks (like when selecting hair)