Lynda.com - Photoshop CS4: Layers in Depth by Jan Kabili
Производитель:
Lynda.com
Дата выпуска: 15/05/2009
Автор:
Jan Kabili
Видео кодек: H.264
Видео: QuickTime (.MOV), 880 x 660
Аудио: MPEG-4 AAC LC, 48000Hz 64 kb/s tot , stereo (2/0)
Язык: английский
Файлы примеров: Присутствуют
Продолжительность: 7 ч 0 мин
Описание:
In Photoshop CS4: Layers in Depth, Jan Kabili explores the layer-related features and techniques that allow designers and photographers to work non-destructively with separate pieces of artwork, photographs, and text in a single Photoshop file. She teaches everything from the basics of creating and managing layers to more advanced topics like layer masking, layer comps, and clipping layers. Exercise files accompany the course.
Содержание
Introduction
- Welcome 1:11
- Using the exercise files 1:02
1. Layer Basics
- What is a layer? 7:03
- What are the advantages of layers? 6:45
- Introducing the Layers panel and Layers menu 12:13
- Selecting and moving a layer 4:48
- Selecting multiple layers 6:53
- Automatically selecting layers 6:04
- Selecting from a contextual menu 2:03
- Controlling layer visibility 6:00
- Changing layer stacking order 5:12
- Varying layer opacity 6:52
- Deleting layers 2:25
2. Creating Layers
- Making a new blank layer 11:37
- Duplicating layers 5:35
- Creating layers from selections 7:23
- Making layers by combining images 4:09
3. Organizing Layers
- Naming layers 2:41
- Managing layers with layer groups 9:36
- Linking layers 6:00
- Labeling layers 3:08
- Locking layers 6:15
4. Aligning and Distributing Layers
- Aligning with the Move tool options 3:11
- Distributing with the Move tool options 2:29
- Aligning with Smart Guides 3:09
- Aligning with Snap 2:43
- Aligning to a selection 3:40
5. Layer Transparency
- Setting transparency preferences 3:54
- Loading transparency as a selection 7:40
- Protecting transparency 3:52
6. Type Layers
- Creating type layers 8:27
- Editing type layers 6:38
- Using the Character panel 4:25
- Working with paragraph type 6:51
- Warping text 2:39
- Making type on a path 10:41
- Creating type on a circular path 5:20
- Filling a path with text 5:11
7. Shape Layers
- Working with shape layers 7:31
- Creating custom shapes 6:52
- Making a custom shape from a logo 7:20
- Making a custom shape from type 4:01
8. Special Layer Types
- Converting a background layer 5:49
- Introducing Smart Object layers 8:37
- Using Smart Objects as templates 8:01
- Editing nondestructively with adjustment layers 8:25
- Adding color with color fill layers 4:15
- Adding gradients with gradient layers 7:10
- Applying patterns with pattern layers 2:44
- Introducing video layers 6:41
- Introducing 3D layers 8:00
9. Layer Masking
- Understanding layer mask basics 6:13
- Masking with a selection 8:03
- Combining images with layer masks 8:31
- Hiding adjustments with layer masks 4:13
- Adding a vector mask 11:33
- Adjusting masks from the new Masks panel 11:06
10. Layer Blending
- Choosing a blend mode 6:02
- Blend modes by category 8:13
- Changing a layer group's blend mode 3:39
- Correcting overexposure with the Multiply blend mode 5:08
- Correcting underexposure with the Screen blend mode 4:02
- Increasing contrast with the Overlay and Soften blend modes 2:08
- Using blend-mode-neutral colors 3:43
- Tinting with the Color blend mode 2:19
- Blending layers with Blend If sliders 5:27
- Auto-blending layers 7:07
11. Layer Effects and Styles
- Adding layer effects 7:49
- Customizing a layer style 6:53
- Saving a layer style 3:44
- Applying a style from the Styles panel 4:00
- Rasterizing layer effects 3:55
- Controlling layer fill opacity 2:17
12. Clipping Layers
- Clipping multiple layers 4:00
- Clipping layers to limit adjustments 6:12
- Filling type and shapes with photos 6:29
13. Layer Comps
- Understanding layer comps 4:11
- Creating layer comps 7:19
- Editing layer comps 6:25
14. Merging and Saving Layers
- Merging and flattening layers 3:58
- Creating a composite layer 1:30
- Saving a file with layers 3:04
Conclusion
- Goodbye 0:21
