Join Julieanne Kost for an in-depth discussion in this video Exploring layer basics, part of Photoshop CC 2018 Essential Training: The Basics.
- [Narrator] Photoshop's ability…to work with layers is definitely…one of my favorite features.…So let's take a look at how we…can master the layers panel, in order…to easily work with multiple images…in a single document.…We're going to start by creating a new document.…And I want this document to be 2,600 pixels…wide by 1,625 high.…I want it to be 300 pixels per inch,…RGB color, and eight bit with a white background.…I'll click okay and that opens…up a new document in Photoshop.…
Now in order to add additional files.…I'll choose file and then browse in bridge.…I want to select the grapes file…and the oranges, so I'll hold down…the command key and click on both of them.…And then I'll use command o, in order…to open them in Photoshop.…We know that all three of the files…are open because we can see the three different tabs.…And I can click on the different tabs…in order to move through them.…I want to move the oranges into untitled one.…One of the ways I can do this is…by clicking and dragging from the layers panel.…
Author
Julieanne Kost
Released
10/23/2017Julieanne reviews the basics of digital imaging—from working with multiple images to customizing the Photoshop interface to suit your needs. She shows how to use different Photoshop tools to crop and retouch photos, while always maintaining the highest-quality output. She also demonstrates the most efficient ways to perform common tasks, including working with layers, making selections, and masking. Along the way, she shares the secrets of nondestructive editing using Smart Objects, and helps you master features such as adjustment layers, blend modes, filters, and much more—increasing your productivity every step of the way.
- Opening documents in Photoshop
- Opening files from Bridge and Lightroom
- Working with multiple documents
- Panning and zooming documents
- Customizing the Photoshop interface
- Modifying keyboard shortcuts for speed
- Understanding file formats
- Choosing color modes, bit depth, and color space
- Cropping and transforming images
- Working with layers and layer masks
- Making selections
- Removing distracting elements
- Getting to know the blend modes
- Working with adjustment layers
- Applying non-destructive filters
- Getting to know the blend modes
- Applying filters
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome57s
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1. Opening Files
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Opening files from Lightroom4m 32s
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2. Documents and Navigation
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3. Customizing the Photoshop Interface
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Customizing the toolbar5m 22s
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4. Digital Image Essentials
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Understanding file formats7m 11s
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Understanding color space4m 59s
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Changing document size6m 38s
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Saving documents3m 45s
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5. Cropping, Straightening, and Adjusting Canvas Size
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Using the Crop tool5m 38s
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Cropping to the perfect size4m 30s
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Increasing canvas size5m 52s
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6. Layers
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Exploring layer basics7m 53s
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Working with layer groups6m 34s
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7. Color and Brush Essentials
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Color basics3m 2s
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Brush options12m 4s
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8. Working with Layer Masks
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9. Making Selections
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Combining selections4m 41s
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10. Local Pixel Editing and Retouching
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Using the Clone Stamp tool3m 42s
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11. Blend Mode Essentials
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12. Smart Object Essentials
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Smart Object basics4m 19s
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13. Essential Transformations
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14. Adjustment Layer Essentials
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15. Essential Filters
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Overview of filters1m 10s
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Sharpening images7m 26s
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Conclusion
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Next steps40s
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