photoshop chp 2 Flashcards
photos can have this many layers
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 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
is the initial layer of an image and is usually locked need to convert it to a layer first
background layer
to create a new layer
a. layer new
b. new layer button pin palette
c.new layer command on plaette
feature that affects a layers underlying pixels and is used to lighten or darker 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
deleting layer