Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
You can filter the layers that appear in the Layers panel.
A. Filter for pixel layers. B. Filter for adjustment layers. C. Filter for type layers. D. Filter for shape layers.
E. Filter for smart objects. F. Turn layer filtering on/off.
3 Choose File > Save, and then File > Close.
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 files 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 difference 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 different sources, it is important for the pixel dimensions or res-
olutions 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 different from a regular layer in that it does not support layer features. It can-
not be moved in the stacking order, repositioned, transformed, or have its blending mode or opacity
changed.
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