Photoshop layer masks

[[Admin] osborn4]

I'm trying to get the hang of using layer masks in my PS CS4. I can create the mask, but whenever I try to resize the layer, the graphic and mask resize differently. The chain is clicked on, but they don't resize together.

Any clues?

[Gene]

Differently how? I don't have CS4, but as long as the chain between the layer and the mask is clicked, if you resize the layer (e.g., ctrl-T to Transform), they should resize together.

[[Admin] osborn4]

It's like either the layer or the mask jumps down about 50% or so as soon as I start resizing. May have to try to do a screen capture when I have some time to show it.

[dmerchen]

Does this same phenomenon occur after you apple the final position, rather than the quick preview it generates while you're moving the elements around?

[[Admin] osborn4]

Both. The mask "jumps", just as soon as I grab the one of the resize boxes. Then, when I apply it, it stays misplaced.

[Sysmom]

Is it a Smart Layer, perchance?

Because masks on those have always acted differently. We're still on CS2, but that drove me batty for a while until I realized it. Otherwise, my experience is exactly the same as Gene's.

deb

[[Admin] osborn4]

Originally Posted by Sysmom

Is it a Smart Layer, perchance?

Because masks on those have always acted differently. We're still on CS2, but that drove me batty for a while until I realized it. Otherwise, my experience is exactly the same as Gene's.

Thanks. I will have to investigate that. Because sometimes they do behave as they should and other times they don't.

Normally, I don't have time to troubleshoot. I need to get the graphic done.

I'm sure no one else here can identify with that.