Chapter 6 & 7

Layers in Photoshop are used to:
Create composite images
Create complex projects
Correct color
Add special effects
Repair photos

The content of layers can be controlled by:
Changing opacity
Changing stacking order
Changing blending modes
Combining several layers into one is called Merging

Types of Layers:

•Normal layers are added on top of the current layer
•Adjustment layers are used to modify an image without affecting the original pixels
•Layer masks protect areas of a layer
•Shape layers contain vector shapes
•Type layer contain text elements