chap 2 Flashcards
how many layers can photos have
8000
by placing objects, effects, styles, and type on separate layers you can modify these individually without affecting other layers
separate layers
portion of an image which can be moved to another image
selection
opacity
ability to see through a ayer so the layers beneath it are visible
lists all the layers within a photoshop file
layers pallette
contains a miniature picture of the layer’s content
layer thumbnail
always at the bottom
background
contains text
type
displays a thumbnail of the layer contents
image
initial layer of an image and is usually locked
background layer
3 ways to create a new layer
a. layer new
b. new layer button on palette
c. new layer command on palette
feature that affects a layers underlying pixels and is used to lighten or darken colors
blending mode
turned into a bitmapped image layer
rasterized
makes it easier to distinguish what it is
naming a layer
drag to trash can on palette
delete layer
layer, new layer – always goes above the last layer
add layer
dashed line that surrounds that area you want to edit or move to another image
marquee
in filter menu - separates an image from a background or surrounding imagery
extract command
select menu - to select a particular color contained in an existing image
color range command
cutting or excluding certain parts of an image
crop
removing the halo of unwanted pixels you get when you move a picture
defringe
photoshop feature that allows you to organize your layer on the layers palette
layer group
merges all visible layers into a single background layer and discards hidden layers
flattening
