1.1 What are Masks?

1.2 Why Use Masks?

1.3 Destructive vs Non-Destructive Editing

1.4 Types of Masks Overview

2.1 Understanding Layer Masks

2.2 Creating Layer Masks

2.3 Working with Black and White

2.4 Painting on Layer Masks

2.5 Layer Mask Properties Panel

2.6 Refining Layer Masks

2.7 Applying and Deleting Layer Masks

4.1 Introduction to Vector Masks

4.2 Creating Vector Mask

4.3 Path-based Masking

4.4 Pen Tool for Vector Masks

4.5 Shape Tools for Vector Masks

4.6 Editing Vector Masks

4.7 Converting Vector to Raster Masks

5.1 Understanding Channels

5.2 Alpha Channels

5.3 Creating Channel-based Masks

5.4 Color Channel Masking

5.5 Luminosity Masks

5.6 Channel Calculations

5.7 Saving and Loading Selections

6.1 Selection Tools for Masking

6.2 Magic Wand and Quick Selection

6.3 Marquee Tools

6.4 Lasso Tools

6.5 Color Range Selection

6.6 Focus Area Selection

6.7 Object Selection Tool

7.1 Hair and Fur Masking

7.2 Complex Edge Masking

7.3 Transparent Object Masking

7.4 Water and Smoke Masking

7.5 Multiple Exposure Masking

7.6 Gradient Masks

7.7 Combining Multiple Mask Types

8.1 Select and Mask Workspace

8.2 Edge Detection

8.3 Feathering and Smoothing

8.4 Contrast and Shift Edge

8.5 Decontaminate Colors

8.6 Output Settings

8.7 Mask Edge Refinement

9.1 Double Exposure Effects

9.2 Surreal Compositing

9.3 Background Replacement

9.4 Color Grading with Masks

9.5 Selective Adjustments

9.6 Photo Blending

9.7 Text Effects with Masks

10.1 Organizing Mask Layers

10.2 Naming Conventions

10.3 Performance Optimization

10.4 File Management

10.5 Backup and Version Control

10.6 Collaboration Workflows

10.7 Common Mistakes to Avoid

11.1 Common Mask Problems

11.2 Edge Artifacts

11.3 Color Bleeding

11.4 Mask Visibility Issues

11.5 Performance Issues

11.6 File Corruption Recovery

11.7 Mask Compatibility Issues

12.1 Masks in Adobe Camera Raw

12.2 Lightroom to Photoshop Workflow

12.3 Illustrator and Photoshop Masks

12.4 After Effects Integration

12.5 Bridge and Batch Processing

12.6 Creative Cloud Libraries

12.7 Third-party Plugin Integration

Appendix A: Keyboard Shortcuts for Masks

Appendix B: Mask-related Menu Commands

Appendix C: Glossary of Mask Terms

Appendix D: Recommended Resources

Appendix E: Practice Exercises