Photoshop : Layers

Why we need layers in photoshop.

• create composite images
• create complex project
• correct color.
• add special effects
• repair photos.

5 Types of Layer

1. Normal layer - added on top of current layer
2. Layer Mask - protect areas of layer
3. Shape Layer - contain vector shapes
4. Adjustment Layer - modify an image without affecting original pixel
5. Type Layer - contain text elements

Merging and flattening

• Merging - combining two or more layers.
• Flattening - merge all layers in a document with a purpose of optimizing the file size
• Linked layers - will move together as one unit.

Layer style

Will add special effect to the layer which have several option of effects.

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