Lesson A: Intro to Layers

Let’s start with a short explanatory exercise. Do you remember where you put the files you downloaded? In the main folder there is a folder called “Project A- Welcome” with the files we need for this project.

  • From the “Project A- Welcome” folder, open the image called “trading_faces.psd.”

Backgrounds vs Pixel Layers

The most important feature in Photoshop is the Layers panel and what it contains. The longest (and first) chapter in this book’s Compendium is called “Layers & Smart Objects.” I can promise it will likely be the one you refer to most.

This document contains two layers, one of which is hidden. Look ...

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