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P. WhittPractical Paint.NEThttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-7283-1_2

2. Layers

Phillip Whitt1  
(1)
Columbus, GA, USA
 

Layers make working with digital images much easier. They allow you to correct mistakes or make revisions in your work without discarding the entire project and starting over. Changing the layer’s Blend Mode can alter the way it interacts with the underlying layer, offering a variety of creative possibilities.

The topics covered in this chapter are

  • Why Layers Are Important and How They Work

  • Layer Blend Modes

  • The Layers Menu

  • The Layers Window

  • Chapter Conclusion

Why Layers Are Important and How They Work

Layers can be thought of as clear transparencies—each ...

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