Masking an image is one of the most difficult things to do convincingly in Photoshop. If you are interested in effective masking techniques, you need to watch this video! In it you will be guided by PhotoShop guru Deke McClelland and given the best principles for masking in PhotoShop. It’s almost like an entire lynda.com course in 29 min. Most surprisingly you’ll discover that the most powerful principle of  masking is not “dopey selection tools,” but:

…the art of having an image select itself.

If you don’t believe me, watch Master Deke and be amazed…

This video is an oldie but a goody, and came from Photoshop Guru Deke McClelland being guest blogger for fellow  Guru Scott Kelby on his great blog about all things Photoshop scottkelby.com.