Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
A Sneak Peek at Our Layers Project
In Chapter Eight, we are going to reproduce the cover of this topic. It is composed of ten
layers and provides an excellent example of layers because it combines so many variations
of the theme. The layers for this cover are shown in
Figure 66
. I added the large numbers
along the right edge to indicate the order in which the layers were created. These numbers
match the numbers on the cover to the left.
Layers 1 and 2 are
Fill Layers
. Layer 1 is the narrow black backdrop for the Topic Series
Banner at the top of the Topic Cover. Layer 2 is the black backdrop for the Main Title at the
bottom of the Topic Cover. Note that the icons on each of these layers indicate the size and
position of these backdrops.
Layers 3, 4, 5, and 8 are
Text Layers
. Each layer shows the text associated with the Text
Layer.
Layers 6 and 7 are
Image Layers
created by duplicating a layer from another image file.
Even though they were created late in the design process, they have been moved to the bot-
tom of the stack. The icons on these layers are small thumbnails of the actual images. The
thumbnail also indicates their location on the cover.
