Layers: The Complete Guide to Photoshop’s Most Powerful Feature, Second Edition

Table of Contents

Chapter One. Layer Basics

Layer Basics

Using Multiple Layers

Everything Else About Layers

How Do I

Chapter Two. Blending Layers

The Three Blend Modes You Need Most

A Closer Look at Blend Modes

Layer Blend Modes for Photographers

How Do I

Chapter Three. Adjustment Layers

Adjustment Layer Basics

Making Selective Adjustments

Super Flexible Adjustments

Some More Adjustment Layer Ideas

Fix One Photo—Fix ’Em All!

The Adjustment Layer Blend Mode Trick

How Do I

Chapter Four. Layer Masks

Layer Mask Basics

The Only Layer Mask “Gotcha”

A Deeper Look Into Layer Masks

Using Layer Masks Automatically

Combining Multiple Images

Making One Layer Fit Into Another

How Do I

Chapter Five. Type and Shape Layers

Creating Type Layers

All About Shape ...