Using the mask overlay

The mask overlay is a transparent red tint that appears over the areas that are protected from changes. You will use the Mask brush tool to modify the mask by painting on the overlay.

To edit using the mask overlay

1. Click Window menu Toolbars.
2. In the Toolbars window, enable the Mask/Objects box.
3. Click OK.
4. On the Mask/Objects toolbar, click the Mask overlay button .
   A red tint appears over the area that is masked. Click here to see what the mask overlay should look like when zoomed in on the thumb and index finger of the hand.
5. Use the Mask brush tool to make additional adjustments to the mask.
   You can toggle between subtractive and additive modes to modify the mask.

Click here to see what the image should look like.

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