This first tutorial in our series Working with Masks in PaintShop Pro provides an overview of what masks are and how they can be used. If you aren’t familiar with masking, it can seem like a complicated photo editing technique, but once you understand how to use masks you will be amazed with the creative possibilities they offer. In this tutorial we will demonstrate several different masking applications to help you understand how masks can be used to create a variety of effects, including photo framing, transitions, textures, collages, and more.