Adobe Press and video2brain show you how to apply motion tracking data to an adjustment layer and use rotoscoping on that adjustment layer to selectively perform color correction on a moving object.

In this Episode of the Complete Picture Julieanne reveals some basic compositing techniques in Photoshop CS5 that she used to illustrate the feeling and mood of Iceland. Discover how easy it is to combine multiple images together using Layers, masking, blend modes, and transparency in Photoshop CS5.

Get smooth flawless skin, remove wrinkles and brighten eyes. Whilst the tutorial is very fast moving many of the techniques can be used in more detail to get some fantastic results. Its all non destructive and uses many layers.

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.

In this tutorial we will be learning how to create a severed arm with fleshy stumps and strings of sinew. This will be created by using some basic Brushes and Layer Masks.

After Effects makes it simple to use text as an outline for a different layer. Karl Soule’ explains how.

Photoshop Elements comes with various brush presets that you can use to create a custom frame. Learn how to create a custom frame non-destructively by using layer masks.

Continue your education in Adobe After Effects CS5 by learning how to use masks to reveal different layers of your composition. Also covered is how to duplicate text from another composition so that you can reanimate in different ways.

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.

Somewhere between the decisive moment and moving pictures lies the world of digital compositing - where multiple images captured at different times layer together to create a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. In this episode Julieanne Kost will demonstrate how to transform concepts and ideas into images by mastering the tools used in compositing.

Selectively colorize key elements in a black and white image. Layer masks make the process simple.

Precisely preview and adjust difficult selections. Output your results to a new layer, mask, or document to creatively combine the selection with new backgrounds.

The new tools to create complex selections in Photoshop CS5 allow both professional long time users to get a great result faster and new users to to get a professional result without tearing their hair out.

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

Apply adjustment layers to manipulate the color, tone, contrast, and other aspects of images. Apply adjustments non-destructively, monitor levels in the panel's histogram, and paint away adjustments with the built-in layer mask.

Select soft edges and areas of fine detail by using the improved Refine Edge and Refine Mask dialog boxes. View underlying layers to create realistic composites, and finesse selections by using refinement brushes.

The vast majority of video professionals use Adobe Photoshop software to help them create and enhance visual effects and motion graphics, or to prepare still images and text for inclusion in video projects. With new Photoshop CS5 Extended, you can leverage cross‐platform 64‐bit support, the unrivaled Photoshop image‐editing toolset, and Adobe 3D Forge—the powerful Photoshop 3D engine that enables you to create and enhance 3D and motion‐based content. Plus, you can enjoy tighter integration with Adobe tools you use every day, including Adobe After Effects CS5, and Adobe Premiere Pro CS5. Realistically blend colors on canvas with the new Mixer Brush, and paint on 2D and 3D artwork more naturally using lifelike Bristle Tips. Remove an image element, and let Content‐Aware Fill intelligently replace the missing pixels.Use new Exposure Merge technology to create photorealistic or wildly surreal 32-bit HDR images with unprecedented speed, control, and accuracy. Take advantage of new Adobe Repoussé technology to easily create 3D artwork from any text layer, selection, or layer mask. And so much more.

Adobe Photoshop software is the tool of choice for designers and web professionals. Now with Photoshop CS5 and Photoshop CS5 Extended, you can continue to push the boundaries of traditional digital imaging. Realistically blend colors on canvas with the new Mixer Brush. Create superior composites for print or web layouts with new technology that makes it easy to select even the trickiest image elements, like hair. Remove an image element, and let Content‐Aware Fill intelligently replace the missing pixels. Easily create 3D logos and artwork from any text layer, selection, or layer mask using new Adobe Repoussé technology. Use new Exposure Merge technology to create photo realistic or wildly surreal 32-bit HDR images with unprecedented speed, control, and accuracy. And import animated GIFs. Plus so much more.

With Photoshop CS5 Extended, you can create 3D logos and artwork from any text layer, selection, or layer mask with new Adobe Repoussé technology. Twist, rotate, extrude, bevel, and inflate these designs, and then easily apply rich materials like chrome, glass, and cork to explore different looks. And take your designs even further by leveraging the Adobe 3D Forge engine for advanced editing of your 3D models.

With Photoshop CS5 Extended, you can create 3D logos and artwork from any text layer, selection, or layer mask with new Adobe Repoussé technology. Twist, rotate, extrude, bevel, and inflate these designs, and then easily apply rich materials like chrome, glass, and cork to explore different looks. And take your designs even further by leveraging the Adobe 3D Forge engine for advanced editing of your 3D models.

Mike shows you a trick he learned from Russell Browns at Adobe Max; how to take a Camera Raw image of a Samurai Warrior shot on a green screen background and cut him out using masks and Hue Saturation.

Acclaimed photographer, Nevada Wier, talks about the features that she loves the most in CS4.

Discover how Adobe Photoshop CS4 can be used to manipulate video in this Photoshop tutorial. Join Karl Soulé as he shows you the intricacies of Adjustment Layers, the Masks Panel, and more!

Kevin Ames demonstrates a new UI feature that makes layer masking and adjustment layers much more convenient in Photoshop CS4 at Photoshop World Las Vegas, 2008.

Kevin Ames shows you how to use Photoshop CS4's integral new components, including Adobe Bridge CS4. Recorded at Photoshop World Las Vegas, 2008.

Rediscover the Adjustment layers through the powerful Adjustments panel. Colin Smith shows you all the main features as well as the new Mask panel and the revamped Dodge, Burn and Sponge tools.

Set up your workspace for easier image navigation and zooming. Make non-destructive color adjustments and layer mask refinements.

Set up your workspace for easier image navigation and zooming. Make non-destructive color adjustments and layer mask refinements.

Corey shares a tutorial about using symbols and masks in Illustrator. Rich Harrington is back and this time he is talking about the Gradient Wipe feature inside of After Effects.

Learn how to import virtual sets from Cinema 4D into After Effects, and how to use chroma keying, masks, mattes, layers and blend modes for compositing.

Corey has a tutorial about the benefits of using vector masks and special guest Bert Monroy shares a tip he uses when working in Illustrator and Photoshop.

Learn the differences between shape layers, paths and pixel filled shapes. Whether you want to add arrows or use a custom shape to mask an image, here's how.

Corey breaks down a popular new effect to gives your static images some life. RC goes over some of the basics of using Masks in Flash.