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Masks aren’t the flashiest feature of Photoshop, but they are absolutely essential to any professional-grade work in the program. This issue, we’ll reveal to you the many secrets of masks, and our panel of experts will show you how to master them to make any type of imagery take that all-important step up from good to great. We have a special treat this issue as well, in the form of a ten-page best-of feature, where we present our favourites from the year and get our artists’ insight into each unique creation. That’s complemented by our usual wide range of tutorials, ranging from using just about every tool in the box for a dynamic basketball image (28), or mastering vector shapes and layers for a stylish poster (22), to turning your mobile snap…