photoshop chap 2 Flashcards
how many layers can photos have?
8,000 layers
by placing objects, effects, styles, and type on these, you can modify them individually without affecting other layers.
separate layers
portion of an image that can be moved to another image
selection.
ability to see through a layer so that layers beneath it are visible.
opacity
lists all the layers within a photoshop file
layers palette
contains a miniature picture of the layers content
layer thumbnail
always at the bottom
background
contain text
type
displays a thumbnail of the layer contents
image
background layer.
is the initial layer of an image and is usually locked. you have to convert it to a layer before you can make changes to it.
to create a new layer
layer, new
new layer n=button on palette
new layer command on palette
feature that affects a layers underlined pixels and is used to lighten or darken colors
blending mode
turning an a bitmapped image layer
rasterized
makes it easier to distinguish what it is
naming a layer
drag trash can onto a palette
delete layer
layer, new layer- always goes above the last one
add layer
dashed line hat surrounds that area you want to edit or move to another image (shows what you have selected)
marquee
in the filter menu- separates an image from a background or surrounding imagery.
extract command
select menu- to select a particular color in an existing image
color range command
cutting or excluding certain parts of an image
crop
removing the halo or unwanted pixels you get when you move a picture
defringe
photoshop feature that allows you to organize your layers on the layers palette
layer group
merges all the visible layers into a single background layer and discards hidden layers
flattening
variation on the arrangement and visibility of existing layers
layer comp.
