Adobe® Photoshop® CS6 on Demand, Second Edition

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

Filter Layers in the Layers Panel

Use Merge Layer Options

Link and Unlink Layers

Align and Combine Layers

Work with Layer Blending Modes

Set Layer Opacity

Duplicate and Delete Layers

Move Layers Between Documents

Work with the Layer Comps Panel

Export Layers as Files

Set Layers Panel Options

Use Smart Guides to Align Layers

Introduction

To be successful with Adobe Photoshop, you need to be in control. You need to control color, to control ...