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

Table of contents

1. Copyright
2. Acknowledgements
3. About the Author
4. Introduction
5. Layer Basics
   1. Layer Basics
   2. Using Multiple Layers
   3. Everything Else About Layers
   4. How Do I...
6. Blending Layers
   1. The Three Blend Modes You Need Most
   2. A Closer Look at Blend Modes
   3. Layer Blend Modes for Photographers
   4. Advanced Layer Blending
   5. How Do I...
7. Adjustment Layers
   1. Adjustment Layer Basics
   2. Making Selective Adjustments
   3. Super Flexible Adjustments
   4. Some More Adjustment Layer Ideas
   5. Fix One Photo—Fix ’em All!
   6. The Adjustment Layer Blend Mode Trick
   7. How Do I...
8. Layer Masks
   1. Layer Mask Basics
   2. Automatically Creating Layer Masks
   3. The Only Layer Mask “Gotcha”
   4. Combining Multiple Images
   5. A Deeper Look Into Layer Masks
   6. Making One Layer Fit Into Another
   7. How Do I...
9. Type and Shape Layers
   1. Creating Type Layers
   2. All About Shape Layers
   3. How Do I...
10. Enhancing Photos with Layers
    1. Combining Multiple Exposures
    2. Painting with Light
    3. Selective Sharpening
    4. Dodging and Burning Done Right
    5. Boosting Specific Colors
    6. Enhancing Depth of Field
    7. Creating Soft Focus
    8. How Do I...
11. Retouching with Layers
    1. Removing Blemishes and Wrinkles
    2. Smoothing and Enhancing Skin
    3. Making Eyes and Teeth Whiter
    4. Removing Distractions
    5. How Do I...
12. Layer Styles
    1. Designing with Layer Styles
    2. Creating a Watermark
    3. Creating Reusable Photo Effects
    4. Some More Layer Style Ideas
    5. How Do I...
13. Smart Layers
    1. Four Reasons Why Smart Objects Rock!
    2. Designing Templates with Smart Objects
    3. Layers and the Creative Suite
    4. How Do I Learn More from Matt?
    5. How Do I...