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Photoshop CS4 Tutorial: Layers Feature Basics

Photoshop CS4 Tutorial: Layers Feature Basics. By: Mariyam Dawood. Agenda. Introduction Managing Layers Adding Or Removing Layers Layer Masks Adjustments. Introduction. Many versions of Photoshop have this feature CS4 needed for Vista Why Layers? Layers as separate images

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Photoshop CS4 Tutorial: Layers Feature Basics

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  1. Photoshop CS4 Tutorial: Layers Feature Basics By: Mariyam Dawood

  2. Agenda • Introduction • Managing Layers • Adding Or Removing Layers • Layer Masks • Adjustments

  3. Introduction • Many versions of Photoshop have this feature • CS4 needed for Vista • Why Layers? • Layers as separate images • Layers can be merged • (Ctrl + E) or Layers > merge down

  4. Managing Layers • The layers window allows easy management of layers. • If layers panel is not visible go to Windows > Layers. • Layers are listed from top most to bottom. • Opacity of Layers • Blending Modes • Icons for quick actions Top most layer Bottom most layer

  5. Managing Layers Cont’d • Groups allow changes to be made to multiple layers • Folder Icon • Layers > New > Group • Visibility: Eye icon

  6. Creating A New Layer • Click on paper icon • Layers > New > Layer • Shift + Ctrl + N • To create a copy of a particular layer • Right click the layer > Duplicate Layer > OK • Layers > Layer via Copy • Click and drag layer to the paper icon.

  7. Deleting A Layer • Select layer and click trash can icon and select Yes • Drag layer to trash icon. • Layers > Delete > Layer > Select Yes • Right click layer > Delete > Select Yes

  8. Layer Masks • Concept: To hide parts of image, without removing them • Click mask icon, and make selections on image • Everything NOT selected will be masked

  9. Adjustments • Many types of adjustments • Click Adjustments Icon • Image > Adjustments

  10. Blend Modes Group Also Selected Layer Visibility Mask Groups Link Delete Adjustments New

  11. Questions?

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