Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Self study
Layers are fun to build and use when creating professional composites. Included in
the ps08lessons folder are several images (boyguitar.psd, girlguitar.psd, pianokeys.psd,
and sheetmusic.psd) that you can use in any way that you want to create a composite.
Experiment with these sample i les to create new layers, layer masks, and clipping masks.
Take the composition further by adding text and warping it.
Review
Questions
1
List at least three ways that you can create a layer in a document.
2
Why should you be concerned about resolution when compositing several images?
3
What is the dif erence between the Background layer and a regular layer?
Answers
1
You can create new layers in a document using several methods:
a
. Create a new blank layer using the Create a New Layer button ( ) in the Layers
panel. You can also choose Layers > New > Layer or select New Layer from the
Layers panel menu.
b
. Create a new layer by clicking and dragging content from one image to another.
c
. Create a text layer; when you add text, a new text layer is automatically created.
d
. Create a shape. If the Shape tool is selected and the Options bar is set to Shape tool,
a new Shape layer is automatically created.
2
When combining images from several dif erent sources, it is important for the pixel
dimensions or resolutions to be similar, or the images will not be proportional to each
other and may not work well as a composite.
3
The Background layer is dif erent from a regular layer in that it does not support layer
features. It cannot be moved in the stacking order, repositioned, transformed, or have
its blending mode or opacity changed.
