Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Using Layer Styles is an important part of a professional user's
workflow. The efficiency and flexibility offered by Layer Styles are
huge time-savers. They can also add consistency to a designer's
techniques. Be sure to fully explore all the ways Layer Styles can
be useful to you.
Using Prebuilt Layer Styles
Adobe Photoshop includes some very attractive Layer Style pre-
sets to work with. Using these presets is an excellent way to learn
the potential of Layer Styles. By seeing the possibilities, you can
learn how to combine effects to create your own custom looks.
1.
Open the file Ch13_Style_Practice.psd from the Chapter 13
folder.
CREATING DUOTONES AND TREATED PHOTOS WITH LAYER STYLES
The Color, Gradient, and Pattern
Overlays are very useful when
working with photos. If you're
working with groups of historical
sources or grayscale photos, you
can use Layer Styles to create con-
sistent tinting effects. Often, it
is easiest to strip out all the color
data of a historical photo before
restoring it. You can then add the
duotone or sepia tone effect back
in as the last step.
1. Open the file Ch13_Photo_
Styles_Practice.tif from the
Chapter 13 folder.
2. Load the Layer Styles set UAP Photo-Styles.asl from the Chapter 13 folder as well.
3. Double-click the
Background
layer to float it. Name the layer
photo
.
4. Click the different styles to try them out.
5. Open the effect window and examine how blending modes and textures can be
harnessed for powerful effects.
