Adobe Photoshop CS5 on Demand

5. Working with Layers

What You’ll Do

Understand the Layers Panel

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 Panel

Move Layers Between Documents

Use Merge Layer Options

Link and Unlink Layers

Work with Layer Blending Modes

Set Layer Opacity

Duplicate and Delete Layers

Change Layer Properties

Work with the Layer Comps Panel

Export Layers as Files

Set Layers Panel Options

Use Smart Guides

Introduction

To be successful with Adobe Photoshop, you need to be in control. You need to control color, to control elements of the design, and you even need to control ...