Chapter 8 Working with Special Layer Functions. Chapter Lessons Use a layer mask with a selection...
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Chapter 8 Working with Special Layer Functions. Chapter Lessons Use a layer mask with a selection Work with multiple masked layers Control pixels to blend
Chapter Lessons Use a layer mask with a selection Work with
multiple masked layers Control pixels to blend colors Eliminate a
layer mask Use an adjustment layer Create a clipping mask
Slide 3
Using Special Layer Features Use special layer features to
modify an entire image or an entire layer Define the precise area
to manipulate in each layer Adjust the appearance of each layer
without altering the original image (non-destructive changes)
Slide 4
Layer Functions Turn changes on or off Align images Blend and
adjust color Combine elements to enhance an image
Slide 5
Use a Layer Mask with a Selection Layer masks can cover an
entire layer or specific areas within a layer Masks are flexible:
Hide their effect when viewing the image or change the masks Add an
unlimited number of masks to an image: One mask per layer
Slide 6
Creating a Layer Mask Use tools on the Tools panel to create
the area to mask Apply the mask to the selection or to everything
except the selection Feather the edges of the selection, if
required
Slide 7
Traditional Definition of Mask The term Mask comes from
printing: A mask was opaque material or tape used to block off an
area of the artwork that would not be printed MASK
Slide 8
Painting a Layer Mask Add a layer mask to a layer Layer mask
thumbnail displays in the Layers panel to the right of the image
thumbnail Reshape the layer mask with the Brush tool and a specific
brush size or tip
Slide 9
Painting a Layer Mask Layer mask
Slide 10
Painting with Black Foreground If the image is painted with a
black foreground, the size of the mask increases: Each brush stroke
hides pixels on the image layer Paint with black to hide
pixels
Slide 11
Layer Mask Example Layer mask thumbnail Layer mask is black to
hide pixels School Bus layer
Slide 12
Painting with White Foreground If the image is painted with
white as the foreground, the size of the mask decreases: Each brush
stroke restores pixels of the layer object Paint with white to
reveal pixels
Slide 13
Using the Properties Panel Create and control a mask
nondestructively Found in the Essentials and Color and Tone
workspaces Grouped with the Info panel
Slide 14
Correcting a Mask Switch the foreground and background colors
and paint over the mistake The Layer mask thumbnail on the Layers
panel updates itself to reflect changes made to the mask
Slide 15
Work with Multiple Masked Layers The layer mask is a powerful
editing tool: Allows repeated editing of an image without ever
disturbing the original pixels that make up the image By default,
the mask is linked to the layer: When the layer is moved, the mask
moves as well
Slide 16
Understanding the Link Icon The Link icon appears when a layer
mask is created When creating a layer mask, the link icon appears
between the layer thumbnail and the layer mask thumbnail
Slide 17
Selecting Multiple Layers Group or link layers to make multiple
layers into one layer To link layers, the layer (not the layer
mask) must be active Link the active layer to other layers, even
those in different layer groups Link entire layer groups to a
single layer or to other layer groups
Slide 18
Selecting Multiple Layers Select multiple layers Note that Link
layers button is available, and not dimmed Link layers button
Slide 19
Using Multiple Selection Layers After selecting multiple
layers, perform actions that affect the group; for example: Moving
the content of selected layers as a single unit Unlink layers by
deselecting some/all of the selected layers
Slide 20
Aligning Multiple Layers To align multiple layers: Select the
layers on the Layers panel Select one of the six options from the
Align Linked command on the Layer menu
Slide 21
Aligned Layers Centers of the Opposition and Running players
layers are aligned
Slide 22
Distributing Selected Layers To distribute means to evenly
space content Distributing procedure: Select three or more layers
Verify opacity settings are 50% or greater Select one of the six
options from the Distribute command on the Layer menu
Slide 23
Transforming Objects Use 1 of 10 transform commands on the Edit
menu to transform an object Choose a transforming command: A
transform box appears around the object to be transformed A
transform box (or bounding box) is a rectangle that surrounds an
image and contains handles used to change dimensions
Slide 24
Transform Box Bounding Box with selection handles surrounds
object to be transformed Smart Guide coordinates
Slide 25
Transforming Sequence Select the object Choose a transform
command or a sequence of transform commands Apply changes by
clicking the Commit transform button on the options bar
Slide 26
Transforming Examples 26 Single player flipped
horizontally
Slide 27
Content-Aware Scaling Alter pixels with intelligent scaling
Make selection, click Edit > Content-Aware Scale
Slide 28
Control Pixels to Blend Colors Control the colors and form of
an image by blending pixels on one layer with pixels on another
layer Blending options are located in the Layer Style dialog
box
Slide 29
Layer Style Dialog Box
Slide 30
Controlling Blending Control how pixels are blended by choosing
a color as the Blend If color The Blend If color determines the
color range for the pixels to blend Use the This Layer and
Underlying Layer sliders
Slide 31
Blending Example Before Pixels Blended After Pixels
Blended
Slide 32
Sliders This Layer sliders Specify the range of pixels that
will be blended on the active layer Underlying Layer sliders
Specify the range of pixels that will be blended on all the
lowerbut still visiblelayers
Slide 33
Using Duplicate Layers Create interesting effects by
duplicating layers: Click the layer to duplicate Click the Layers
panel list arrow Click Duplicate Layer, then click OK
Slide 34
Eliminate a Layer Mask Disable a layer mask to: Create
duplicate layers and layer masks Apply different styles and affects
to layer masks Show and hide layer masks individually to find the
mask that gives the desired look
Slide 35
Removing Layer Masks Options for removing layer masks: Apply
the mask to the layer so that it becomes a permanent part of the
layer Discard the mask and its effect completely
Slide 36
Use an Adjustment Layer A special layer that acts as a color
filter for a single layer or all the layers beneath Create an
adjustment layer to adjust color and tone Color changes made to the
adjustment layer exist only in the adjustment layer, leaving the
original layer unchanged
Slide 37
Creating an Adjustment Layer Select the layer to adjust Use the
Layer menu to click a new adjustments layer command or by clicking
the Create new fill or adjustment layer button on the Layers panel
Specify which of the color adjustments is required
Slide 38
Adjustments Panel Creative/advanced controls Tonal controls
Color controls
Slide 39
Sample Adjustment Layer New Adjustment Layer added to the
Layers panel
Slide 40
Color Adjustments Levels Curves Color Balance Brightness/
Contrast Hue/Saturation Selective Color Channel Mixer Gradient Map
Invert Threshold Posturize
Slide 41
Working with Adjustment Layers Modify an adjustment layer by
double-clicking the layer thumbnail on the adjustment layer Use as
many adjustment layers as required, but create each one
individually Merge adjustment layers with any visible layers in the
image, including multiple-selection layers
Slide 42
Create a Clipping Mask Group of two or more contiguous layers
Used when one layer is to act as the mask for other layers or if
the adjustment layer is to affect only the layer directly beneath
it Bottom layer of a clipping mask is called the base layer and
serves as the mask
Slide 43
Creating a Clipping Mask Two layers are required: One to create
the shape of the mask One to supply the content for the mask Either
a type or an image layer can be used to create the clipping mask
shape
Slide 44
Clipping Mask Sample Clipped texture appeared in the layer
Slide 45
Removing a Clipping Mask Layers in a clipping mask are grouped
together Ungroup the layers to remove the clipping mask 45