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Mastering Layers in Photoshop CC

by Gary Simon

Understanding how to use layers in Photoshop can make or break your design. This course will teach you basic to advanced aspects of layers, from layer creation and modification, to smart object layers, and in the end you'll create your own poster.

What you'll learn

Photoshop layers allow you to create complex, detailed, and beautiful designs. Whether you would like a basic understanding of Photoshop layers, or a comprehensive understanding, this course, Mastering Layers in Photoshop CC, is perfect for you. First, you'll discover how to create and modify layers at the most basic level, including blend modes and different styles. Next, you'll move onto more advanced topics such as masks, adjustment layers, and smart object layers. Finally, you'll create a poster while utilizing much of what you learned about layers. By the end of this course, you'll have a gorgeous poster design as well as a deep knowledge of layers in Photoshop that will help you create your own great designs in the future.

About the author

Gary Simon has worked exclusively as a freelance designer and design instructor for over 15 years. Having worked with a large clientele on many identity and web design projects, Gary has a solid understanding of many technologies and skills surrounding the design and development industry.

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