Chapter Twelve. Layers

Look in this chapter to find answers to questions on:

• Adjustment Layers

• Blending Modes

• Choosing Layers

• Clipping Masks

• Creating Layers

• Defringe

• Flattening & Merging

• Layer Masks

• Layers Palette

• Layer Groups

• Layer Styles

• Linking

• Locking

• Moving & Copying

• Opacity

• Shape Layers

• Smart Objects

• Working with Layers

• Miscellaneous

Adjustment Layers

Q What can I do with adjustment layers?

A Adjustment layers allow you to change the appearance of an image or layer—brightness, hue, contrast, etc.,—without making the change a permanent one. Adjustment layers add nothing to your file size, but add a great deal of flexibility. For example, if you were to use the Levels command (Command-L [PC: Control-L]), ...

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