In order to start exploring how layers work, let’s create some shapes.
Today’s tutorial: creating a layout grid using shape layers Alternatively, think of a Photoshop file as working like a collage: every element in a collage must be on top of or underneath another element, though some of those elements might be transparent or semi-transparent. Layers are stacked in the same way that we might pile up sheets of paper on a desk. Type layer, which contains editable text.Ĭonceptually, layers sit “above” or “below” one another in a stack, as represented by the list shown in the Layers panel on the right of the Photoshop interface we set up yesterday.Fill layer, which always consists of a single solid block of color.Adjustment layer, which applies an adjustment (like brightness or contrast) to the layers underneath it in the Layers list.a “live shape” like a rectangle or ellipse). Shape layer, which is formed of vectors (e.g.Raster layer, which is formed of pixels (e.g.We’ll commonly encounter five different types of layer in Photoshop:
Photoshop naturally organizes objects in a document into layers. For now, let’s press on and learn about how we can start to build this workflow using layers. Saving out a new version of the file after each significant changeĭon’t worry if those points aren’t quite clear yet-we’ll be returning to workflow principles throughout the course.Keeping layers scalable by using vector-based shapes and smart objects.Making our edits on separate layers where possible.In Photoshop, we achieve a non-destructive workflow by: Hand over work in a way that allows someone else to understand our process.Undo an edit or adjustment that we change our minds about.Easily create and compare variations of the same design.Working non-destructively simply means that, when we’re working on a document, we should aim (within reason) to make every action reversible further down the line. Establish a robust workflow in Photoshop.Learn what a non-destructive workflow is.
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Today, we’re going to learn about how to use those tools in a robust, “non-destructive” workflow, and also set ourselves up a column-based layout grid using shapes. Welcome to Day 2 of Photoshop 101! Yesterday we set up our copy of Photoshop, made the interface a little friendlier, and had a look around at what everything does.
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