Mastering Layers in Photoshop CS4

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lessons: 28 Course Lessons

duration: 2hr, 58min

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Mastering Layers in Photoshop CS4

with Matt Kloskowski

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! BUY COURSE

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lesson 1: Introduction (free course preview)

Overview of the course and what will be covered

1min, 12sec

lesson 2: Layer Basics

Introduction to using layers in Photoshop

7min, 32sec

lesson 3: Adding New Layers

Building multi-layered documents in Photoshop

7min, 10sec

lesson 4: Layer Stacking Order

Stacking order determines what part of the layer you see and what gets covered up

7min, 46sec

lesson 5: Quick Tip 1: Saving Layers

This is a very important step. Make sure to save you layers

1min, 51sec

lesson 6: Layers and Transparency

Using transparency to blend images together

4min, 53sec

lesson 7: Layers and Opacity

Opacity goes hand in hand with transparency.

8min, 32sec

lesson 8: Ins and Outs of the Layers Palette

Going over the options and shortcuts of the layers palette

7min, 16sec

lesson 9: Organizing Your Layers

Using layer grouping to keep your project organized

3min, 26sec

lesson 10: Quick Tip 2: Dealing with the Background Layer

Unlocking the background layer

1min, 28sec

lesson 11: Introduction to Blend Modes

Explore the various blend modes to see how they cause layers to interact

8min, 46sec

lesson 12: Taking Blend Modes Further

Continuing with blend modes and using them creatively.

6min, 9sec

lesson 13: Creating Type Layers

Using the Type tool and exploring the uses of type layers in Photoshop

5min, 34sec

lesson 14: Advanced Settings with Type Layers

Advanced text options with the Type tool

6min, 1sec

lesson 15: Destructive vs. Non-destructive Adjustments

Working non-destructively on adjustment layers allows you to go back and make changes

4min, 51sec

lesson 16: More About Adjustment Layers

Taking adjustment layers a step further

5min, 26sec

lesson 17: Advanced Adjustment Layers

Some more advanced techniques for use with adjustment layers

7min, 26sec

lesson 18: Layer Masking Basics

Welcome to layer masking

5min, 35sec

lesson 19: Super Sharpening with Masks

Layer masks allow you to make selective changes to your layers

7min, 48sec

lesson 20: Retouching with Layers

Some layers techniques for retouching portraits

9min, 52sec

lesson 21: Special Effects with Layer Styles

Layer styles are special effects that can be added from the Layers palette

8min, 37sec

lesson 22: Using Shape Layers

An introduction to using shape layers

14min, 17sec

lesson 23: Introduction to Smart Object Layers

Smart objects allow us to take layers even further

8min, 57sec

lesson 24: Non-destructive Smart Filter Layers

Smart filters allow us to apply filters non-destructively

7min, 44sec

lesson 25: Using Clipping Masks

Placing one object into another using a clipping mask

6min, 25sec

lesson 26: Saving Versions in Layer Comps

Photoshop has great options for creating different versions of a document

5min, 25sec

lesson 27: Merging and Flattening

Enough of this layer stuff already!

7min, 57sec

lesson 28: Conclusion

Some hints on when not to use layers

31 sec

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Matt is the founder of Matt Kloskowski Photography and Training. He specializes in outdoor, landscape, and nature photography along with editing with Photoshop, Lightroom, and ON1 apps. Matt was inducted into the Photoshop Hall of Fame in 2014 and is the best-selling author of over 20 books. Matt loves to educate others and spends much of his time teaching seminars around the world.

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