Adobe Photoshop CS3 on Demand

5. Working with Layers

What You’ll Do

Understand the Layers Palette

Define Layer Designations and Attributes

Create a New Layer

Select Layers

Create a Layer Group

Create a Selection from a Layer

Create a Layer from a Selection

Convert a Background into a Layer

Control Image Information Using the Layers Palette

Move Layers Between Documents

Use Merge Layer Options

Link and Unlink Layers

Organize Layers with Sets

Work with Layer Blending Modes

Duplicate and Delete Layers

Change Layer Properties

Work with Layer Comps Palette

Export Layers as Files

Set Layers Palette Options

Introduction

To be successful with Adobe Photoshop, the single most important item you will need is control. You need control over color, control over the elements of the ...