Mastering Layers in Photoshop CS4
Join Kelbytraining.com and NAPP instructor, photographer, and best-selling author, Matt Kloskowski as he shows you how to master Photoshop Layers - one of the most revolutionary and essential features in Photoshop. In this class you will learn how to effectively and creatively use Layers to create stunning design effects and significantly enhance your photos. If you are looking to take your Photoshop, photography, and creative design skills to the next level then this is the class you have been waiting for!
Release Date: 2008-11-12
Lessons
Introduction
<p>Overview of the course and what will be covered</p>
Duration: 1 mins 12 seconds
Layer Basics
<p>Introduction to using layers in Photoshop</p>
Duration: 7 mins 32 seconds
Adding New Layers
<p>Building multi-layered documents in Photoshop</p>
Duration: 7 mins 10 seconds
Layer Stacking Order
<p>Stacking order determines what part of the layer you see and what gets covered up</p>
Duration: 7 mins 46 seconds
Quick Tip 1: Saving Layers
<p>This is a very important step. Make sure to save you layers</p>
Duration: 1 mins 51 seconds
Layers and Transparency
<p>Using transparency to blend images together</p>
Duration: 4 mins 53 seconds
Layers and Opacity
<p>Opacity goes hand in hand with transparency.</p>
Duration: 8 mins 32 seconds
Ins and Outs of the Layers Palette
<p>Going over the options and shortcuts of the layers palette</p>
Duration: 7 mins 16 seconds
Organizing Your Layers
<p>Using layer grouping to keep your project organized</p>
Duration: 3 mins 26 seconds
Quick Tip 2: Dealing with the Background Layer
<p>Unlocking the background layer</p>
Duration: 1 mins 28 seconds
Introduction to Blend Modes
<p>Explore the various blend modes to see how they cause layers to interact</p>
Duration: 8 mins 46 seconds
Taking Blend Modes Further
<p>Continuing with blend modes and using them creatively.</p>
Duration: 6 mins 9 seconds
Creating Type Layers
<p>Using the Type tool and exploring the uses of type layers in Photoshop</p>
Duration: 5 mins 34 seconds
Advanced Settings with Type Layers
<p>Advanced text options with the Type tool</p>
Duration: 6 mins 1 seconds
Destructive vs. Non-destructive Adjustments
<p>Working non-destructively on adjustment layers allows you to go back and make changes</p>
Duration: 4 mins 51 seconds
More About Adjustment Layers
<p>Taking adjustment layers a step further</p>
Duration: 5 mins 26 seconds
Advanced Adjustment Layers
<p>Some more advanced techniques for use with adjustment layers</p>
Duration: 7 mins 26 seconds
Layer Masking Basics
<p>Welcome to layer masking</p>
Duration: 5 mins 35 seconds
Super Sharpening with Masks
<p>Layer masks allow you to make selective changes to your layers</p>
Duration: 7 mins 48 seconds
Retouching with Layers
<p>Some layers techniques for retouching portraits</p>
Duration: 9 mins 52 seconds
Special Effects with Layer Styles
<p>Layer styles are special effects that can be added from the Layers palette</p>
Duration: 8 mins 37 seconds
Using Shape Layers
<p>An introduction to using shape layers</p>
Duration: 14 mins 17 seconds
Introduction to Smart Object Layers
<p>Smart objects allow us to take layers even further</p>
Duration: 8 mins 57 seconds
Non-destructive Smart Filter Layers
<p>Smart filters allow us to apply filters non-destructively</p>
Duration: 7 mins 44 seconds
Using Clipping Masks
<p>Placing one object into another using a clipping mask</p>
Duration: 6 mins 25 seconds
Saving Versions in Layer Comps
<p>Photoshop has great options for creating different versions of a document</p>
Duration: 5 mins 25 seconds
Merging and Flattening
<p>Enough of this layer stuff already!</p>
Duration: 7 mins 57 seconds
Conclusion
<p>Some hints on when not to use layers</p>
Duration: 0 mins 31 seconds