Layers - Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 for Photographers - page 295

Copy and Paste
The process of copying (Edit > Copy) and pasting (Edit > Paste) content will automatically
create a new layer for the pasted content. Remember that you will only be able to choose the
Copy option if you have a selection active.

New Fill Layer
Choosing one of the options from the Layer > New Fill Layer will add a new
layer on top of the active layer. There are three different types of Fill layers:

Solid Color - Creates a new layer filled with a color selected from the
pop-up Color Picker.

Gradient - Creates a new layer filled with a gradient that gradually
changes from one color to another or to transparency. Pick from preset
gradient types or create your own.

Pattern - Creates a layer filled with a pattern that you choose from the
palette.

New Adjustment layer

A new layer will also be added to the Layers Palette when selecting one of
the entries from the Layer > New Adjustment Layer menu. These options
are also found under the Enhance or Filter > Adjustments menu. There are
eight different options to choose from:

New Adjustment and Fill
layers can also be created
by clicking the button at
the top of the Layers Pal-
ette.

Levels - Adjusts the tones in the picture.

Brightness/Contrast - This feature lightens, darkens and controls contrast.

Hue/Saturation - Changes the color and strength of color in photos.

Gradient Map - Changes the photo so that all the tones are mapped to the values of a
selected gradient.

Photo Filter - Reproduces the color changes of traditional photo filters.

Invert - Reverses all the tones in a picture, producing a negative effect.

Threshold - Converts the picture to pure black and white with no grays present at all.

Posterize - Reduces the total number of colors in a picture and creates a flat paint (or
poster)-like effect.