Layers, Blend Modes, and Adjustment Layers in Photoshop
Tutorials for learning about layers, layer effects, layer masks, adjustment layers and layer blend modes in Photoshop.
Adobe Photoshop Layers
Try light graphic work or picture re-touching without any worry of damaging your original images by using Layers in Adobe Photoshop.
Try light graphic work or picture re-touching without any worry of damaging your original images by using Layers in Adobe Photoshop.
Selective Correction with Adjustment Layers and Masks
Learn how to selectively correct a photo using adjustment layers and masks to lighten up the shadows in a dark portion of a photo. We'll compare this method to the new Shadow/Highlights adjustment feature in Photoshop CS and Photoshop Elements.
Learn how to selectively correct a photo using adjustment layers and masks to lighten up the shadows in a dark portion of a photo. We'll compare this method to the new Shadow/Highlights adjustment feature in Photoshop CS and Photoshop Elements.
Create a Vignette (Soft Fade) Effect
A vignette, or soft fade, is a popular photo effect where the photo gradually fades into the background, usually in an oval shape. By using Photoshop's layer masks you can create this effect flexibly and non-destructively.
A vignette, or soft fade, is a popular photo effect where the photo gradually fades into the background, usually in an oval shape. By using Photoshop's layer masks you can create this effect flexibly and non-destructively.
Layer Transformations
Learn how to load a selection from an alpha channel, copy the selected object to a new image, and manipulate the object using the transformation commands in Photoshop.
Learn how to load a selection from an alpha channel, copy the selected object to a new image, and manipulate the object using the transformation commands in Photoshop.
Layer Alignment
Learn about the new layer alignment commands in Photoshop 5.5.
Learn about the new layer alignment commands in Photoshop 5.5.
Layer Effects
An overview of the new layer effects features of Photoshop 5.5.
An overview of the new layer effects features of Photoshop 5.5.
Adjustment Layers
You can add editable effects while preserving the original image layer by using adjustment layers. This site is not compatible with Netscape 4.
You can add editable effects while preserving the original image layer by using adjustment layers. This site is not compatible with Netscape 4.
How to Delete Numerous Layers at Once
From Eyeland Studio: "Don't delete layers one at a time, use this simple technique to zap them all at once."
From Eyeland Studio: "Don't delete layers one at a time, use this simple technique to zap them all at once."
Layer Masks for Depth Blurring
"Using masks, one layer can modify only a part of another, or one layer can blended with another. This is a necessary component of a technique for creating depth blurring, which can give a rendered three-dimensional image more verisimilitude."
"Using masks, one layer can modify only a part of another, or one layer can blended with another. This is a necessary component of a technique for creating depth blurring, which can give a rendered three-dimensional image more verisimilitude."
Layers & Composite Modes
Laurie McCanna explains working with layers and using composite modes in Photoshop 4.
Laurie McCanna explains working with layers and using composite modes in Photoshop 4.
Powerful Photoshop Layers
Wendy Peck teaches all about layers including how to work with layers, linking and merging layers, layer effects, and layer power tools.
Wendy Peck teaches all about layers including how to work with layers, linking and merging layers, layer effects, and layer power tools.
Screen Blending
An overview of the screen blend mode. This site is not compatible with Netscape 4.
An overview of the screen blend mode. This site is not compatible with Netscape 4.
Using Adjustment Layers
From creativepro.com - "Adjustment layers let you apply edits to images without touching the image itself. The layers float above the image, allowing you to experiment with different options in a non-destructive way."
From creativepro.com - "Adjustment layers let you apply edits to images without touching the image itself. The layers float above the image, allowing you to experiment with different options in a non-destructive way."
Working With Layers in Adobe Photoshop
An 8 part series on working with layers.
An 8 part series on working with layers.