Publisher's Synopsis
Layer masking is a reversible way to hide part of a layer. This gives you more editing flexibility than permanently erasing or deleting part of a layer. Layer masking is useful for making image composites, cutting out objects for use in other documents, and limiting edits to part of a layer. It is one of the best tools for removing objects from their background in a way that doesn't destroy your photo.
This book will guide you on how to use Gimp to quickly isolate some of the trickiest things from the background, such as hair, leaves, a skyline, flowers, and a lot more. This isolation is an important first step toward doing more involved edits that professionals make.
