In this video you will learn a quick and easy method for cropping images in Adobe Illustrator CS6 and CS5. Using clipping masks allows you to retain the area of the image you cropped out as well as modify the clipping path later on.

In this video you will learn a versatile method for cropping images in Adobe Illustrator CS6 and CS5. Using opacity masks allows you to retain the area of the image you cropped out, modify the clipping path later, and use complex blending modes, transparencies, and knockout groups.

In this Quick Tip, Julieanne demonstrates three different ways to display an image with in a shape in Photoshop including vector masks, clipping masks and layer groups.

Layer Groups - they’re not just for organizing your layers! In this episode of The Complete Picture, Julieanne demonstrates 5 ways to use Layer Groups to create special effects in Photoshop.

RC has a viewer-inspired tip on using Illustrator's alignment tools with clipping masks. Corey opens up Photoshop and shows a tip on creating a stroke around text with an empty space between using layer styles.

Corey has a tutorial about creating textured text effects using layer masks. RC opens up Illustrator to talk about the alignment and pathfinder palettes as well as clipping groups.

Learn how to use the Draw Behind and Draw Inside drawing modes to efficiently achieve various layer effects in Illustrator CS5.

Work faster with everyday tools in Illustrator CS5. Draw behind, disregarding stacking order, and draw or place an image inside, instantly creating a clipping mask.

Discover the magic of clipping masks in Photoshop CS3, and how you can create complex masks with this simple technique.