Photoshop’s ability to clip one layer to another lets you push the top layer’s content through the shape of the layer or layer group underneath it. That could be a shape drawn with one of the built-in shape tools, a shape made with the Lasso or Pen tool, a brushstroke, or even text. In this column, you’ll learn how to push a portrait through a grid of squares.
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When you think about it, lighting is all about control. By this I mean being able to control exactly where you want light and where you don’t. Grids are one of the top tools in my arsenal for light shaping and control. Grids are placed in front of other modifiers such as softboxes, reflectors, and beauty dishes to further modify the beam of light being created.
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You may find the whole lighting subject a bit confusing or even intimidating. No worries; that’s what we’re here for. The first topic on the list below is Michael Corsetino’s “Four Principles of Strobe Light” that are guaranteed to strip away the mystery, and help simplify the way you think about artificial light.
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