Mastering Layers: Advanced Techniques

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Mastering Layers: Advanced Techniques

with Dave Cross

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Become more effective using layers in Photoshop! Join Dave Cross as he builds on his previous class to teach you more advanced ways to leverage the power of layers. In this class y... READ MORE

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lessons: 13 Course Lessons

duration: 1hr, 20min

published: 2017

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Mastering Layers: Advanced Techniques

with Dave Cross

Become more effective using layers in Photoshop! Join Dave Cross as he builds on his previous class to teach you more advanced ways to leverage the power of layers. In this class you’ll learn how to use shape-based masks, vector masks, layer comps, advanced layer blending options, powerful ways to use smart objects, and much more. Dave wraps up the class sharing some of his favorite keyboard shortcuts for working with layers that you can implement in your workflow right away. BUY COURSE

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lesson 1: Locking and Filtering Layers (free course preview)

Join Dave as he introduces the class and jumps into a lesson on locking and filtering layers.

6min, 14sec

lesson 2: Shape-Based Masks

Shape-based clipping masks can be useful for a number of applications.

6min, 23sec

lesson 3: Layer Masks and Vector Masks

Beyond the basics, there are a number of ways to take advantage of these masks.

4min, 53sec

lesson 4: Layer Comps

Layer Comps have been around for awhile, but their use is not obvious.

7min, 9sec

lesson 5: Knockout

An advanced blending option in the layer style dialog that makes your layers interact in a different way.

4min, 38sec

lesson 6: Blend If

Another advanced blending option allows you to create transparency based on brightness values in your photo.

7min, 22sec

lesson 7: Smart Objects: Basics

Smart objects are incredibly powerful function of the Layers panel.

8min, 14sec

lesson 8: Smart Objects: Raw Photos

You can also embed a raw photo from Camera Raw or Lightroom as a Smart Object.

5min, 58sec

lesson 9: Smart Objects: Templates

With the ability to replace the contents of a smart object you can use them to create re-usable templates.

3min, 42sec

lesson 10: Smart Objects: Smart Filters

Applying filters to smart objects creates a smart filter, which gives you a lot of power.

9min, 52sec

lesson 11: Retouching Techniques

Layers give you a lot of flexibility in your retouching workflow.

9min, 26sec

lesson 12: Keyboard Shortcuts for Layers

Dave shares his favorite layer keyboard shortcuts.

6min, 40sec

lesson 13: Closing Thoughts

Dave wraps up the class with some closing thoughts on using layers.

21 sec

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For over 25 years Dave Cross has been helping creative professionals get the most out of their Adobe software. He has a Bachelor of Education, is an Adobe Certified Instructor, and is a Certified Technical Trainer. Dave is known for his engaging style, humor, and ability to make complex topics easy to understand. Dave was inducted into the Photoshop Hall of Fame in 2009.

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