Embedded Files
I can statements:
I can create, rename, and delete layers.
I can show or hide layers using the eye icon.
I can change the opacity of a layer.
I can apply layer masks to hide or reveal parts of a layer.
I can use adjustment layers to edit non-destructively.
I can organize layers into groups.
What are Layers in Photoshop?
You can think of layers as transparent panes of glass stacked on top of one another, which allow different parts of each layer to show through.
Layers allow you to work on one part of an image without affecting the others. Think of layers as sheets of acetate (clear plastic) stacked one on top of the other. Where there is no image on a layer, you can see through to the layers below.
Layers are displayed in the Layers Panel, which is usually at the bottom right of your Photoshop work area. You can also display the Layers panel by going to Window > Layers in the Menu bar.
Layer Basics
You shouldn’t run before you can walk, especially in Photoshop! The first things to get to grips with when using layers in Photoshop is the following:
Moving
Resizing
Renaming
Layers as Smart Objects
Reorganising
Grouping
Hiding
Deleting
The best way to learn these basics of using layers in Photoshop is to watch this section in the video below. Here you’ll see how to achieve the above basics using the move tool, free transform tool and layers panel to rearrange, covert smart objects, hide and delete layers in Photoshop.
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