Tutorial: Colored bg with masks

[dreamydaydream]

for twilights_muse

technique: how to make a colored background while still using a mask.
difficulty: easy
program: PS7+ (tough to translate, unless there's a masking option) / variation for PSP7+

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Comments

[katiecloud]

hmmm, i've always had bother with masks, i followed all the steps, but the visable parts in your icon are the ones covered by the mask(brush) in mine, am i doing something wrong which is hideously obvious?

[dreamydaydream]

Mmmkay..so which program do you use?

I'll try to explain XD.

[katiecloud]

i think i've got it. do u need to invert the mask layer? cos thats whats working for me, but I still dont think Ive got it right. i use PS7

[dreamydaydream]

Huh strange. Everything's inverted for you, then.
For me, you don't have to invert it cuz black's invisible...but sounds like for you that white is invisible.

Strange..indeed.

[katiecloud]

yea, its white is invisible for me... though my photoshop can be tempremental, for 2 months the text tool only showed up if you typed numbers or symbols it wouldnt show up letters!! lol its a retard!!! but i love it :) thanks 4 ur help anyway