Photoshop CS4: Layers in Depth

Explores the features and techniques that allow designers and photographers to work intelligently with layers.In Photoshop CS4: Layers in Depth, Jan Kabili explores the layer-related features and techniques that allow designers and photographers to work non-destructively with separate pieces of artwork, photographs, and text in a single Photoshop file. She teaches everything from the basics of creating and managing layers to more advanced topics like layer masking, layer comps, and clipping layers. Exercise files accompany the course. Topics include: Creating, selecting, and organizing layers Controlling layer visibility, opacity, and stacking order Working with type and shape layers Practical uses for layer blend modes Adding dimension with layer effects and layer styles Using clipping layers to shape content Merging and saving layers Introducing 3D layers, video layers, and Smart Object layers