Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
4.
Layer Basics
Lesson overview
In this lesson, you'll learn how to do the following:
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Organize artwork on layers.
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Create, view, hide, and select layers.
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Rearrange layers to change the stacking order of artwork.
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Apply blending modes to layers.
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Resize and rotate layers.
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Apply a gradient to a layer.
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Apply a filter to a layer.
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Add text and layer effects to a layer.
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Add an adjustment layer.
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Save a copy of the file with the layers flattened.
This lesson will take less than an hour to complete. Download the
Lesson04 project files from the Lesson & Update Files tab on your
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