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Mastering Layers in Photoshop CS4

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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!

  1. Introduction (01:12) Overview of the course and what will be covered
  2. Layer Basics (07:32) Introduction to using layers in Photoshop
  3. Adding New Layers (07:10) Building multi-layered documents in Photoshop
  4. Layer Stacking Order (07:46) Stacking order determines what part of the layer you see and what gets covered up
  5. Quick Tip 1: Saving Layers (01:51) This is a very important step. Make sure to save you layers
  6. Layers and Transparency (04:53) Using transparency to blend images together
  7. Layers and Opacity (08:32) Opacity goes hand in hand with transparency.
  8. Ins and Outs of the Layers Palette (07:16) Going over the options and shortcuts of the layers palette
  9. Organizing Your Layers (03:26) Using layer grouping to keep your project organized
  10. Quick Tip 2: Dealing with the Background Layer (01:28) Unlocking the background layer
  11. Introduction to Blend Modes (08:46) Explore the various blend modes to see how they cause layers to interact
  12. Taking Blend Modes Further (06:09) Continuing with blend modes and using them creatively.
  13. Creating Type Layers (05:34) Using the Type tool and exploring the uses of type layers in Photoshop
  14. Advanced Settings with Type Layers (06:01) Advanced text options with the Type tool
  15. Destructive vs. Non-destructive Adjustments (04:51) Working non-destructively on adjustment layers allows you to go back and make changes
  16. More About Adjustment Layers (05:26) Taking adjustment layers a step further
  17. Advanced Adjustment Layers (07:26) Some more advanced techniques for use with adjustment layers
  18. Layer Masking Basics (05:35) Welcome to layer masking
  19. Super Sharpening with Masks (07:48) Layer masks allow you to make selective changes to your layers
  20. Retouching with Layers (09:52) Some layers techniques for retouching portraits
  21. Special Effects with Layer Styles (08:37) Layer styles are special effects that can be added from the Layers palette
  22. Using Shape Layers (14:17) An introduction to using shape layers
  23. Introduction to Smart Object Layers (08:57) Smart objects allow us to take layers even further
  24. Non-destructive Smart Filter Layers (07:44) Smart filters allow us to apply filters non-destructively
  25. Using Clipping Masks (06:25) Placing one object into another using a clipping mask
  26. Saving Versions in Layer Comps (05:25) Photoshop has great options for creating different versions of a document
  27. Merging and Flattening (07:57) Enough of this layer stuff already!
  28. Conclusion (00:31) Some hints on when not to use layers
Course Time: 02 Hours 58 Minutes
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  1. P. Vreeland
    Mar 20 2013
    Great tutorial, great teacher. This series was very comprehensive. Load of tips. I'd say this is a "must" watch for those starting out with Photoshop. Better yet, do yourself a favor and download the files, follow along, do what Matt is doing, and let the learning sink in.
  2. P. Talbot
    Jan 27 2013
    Hi, I am very impressed with the course. I found Layers to be rather confusing but after this I am quite excited to get going. I think Matt is very easy to understand and I am eighty. Thank you very much.
  3. P. Schoenfeld
    Dec 7 2012
    This is a fast paced course that covers a lot of material. I learned so much that I intend to watch it again at least once. Online learning is a perfect formant because it is crucial to be able to go back over something he just said and hear it again. Very good course that I really liked.
  4. P. Schmitt
    Nov 10 2012
    Hi Matt, I always fought with layers .. thanks for making things clear!

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