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The Essential Guide To Photoshop Elements Layers

Breakthrough the frustration and start using Layers with confidence. Presented in a clear, concise, and relaxed manner
Rating: 4.6 out of 54.6 (192 ratings)
1,503 students
Created by Rick Peterson
Last updated 5/2016
English
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What you'll learn

  • Understand what Layers are and how to use them in Photoshop Elements.
  • Choose the right type of Layer for what you wish to accomplish.
  • Use Layer Masks with confidence.
  • Know if you should Flatten or Merge your Layers.
  • Take advantage of the flexibility of using Adjustment Layers.

Requirements

  • A copy of Photoshop Elements software installed on your computer. For this course I use PSE 13. If you have PSE 11 or newer, the interface will look the same. To get the most from this course you should be using PSE 9 or newer.

Description

This course starts with an introduction into what Layers are in Photoshop Elements and how they work. You'll discover that you can actually understand Layers even if they've always been a complete mystery to you.

Master the Use of Layers in Photoshop Elements from the Clear Explanations and Presentations provided in this Course.

  • Simple descriptions of all the ins-and-outs of Layers
  • How to use Layer Styles to achieve special effects
  • What Layer Masks are and how to use them
  • What Adjustment Layers are and how to use them
  • How to Save Layered files

At Last You Can Have a Complete Understanding of How, When, and Why to Use Layers in PS Elements!

Layers are the heart of Photoshop Elements. A full understanding of Layers is the cornerstone for achieving exceptional results with your digital photos. Layers are used for everything in PS Elements from non-destructive photo editing to making composite photos.

Layers allow your creative ideas to flow freely by giving you the ability to try different ideas. Put each idea on a separate Layer and you can compare or combine items in multiple ways. Knowing how to use Layers will definitely bring your abilities in PS Elements to the next level.

Content and Overview

I'll give you clear explanations for all the different functions of Layers one-by-one and show you exactly how they work. Once you know how to use Layers, you'll be able to achieve much more in Photoshop Elements.

Each of the short lectures is packed with valuable information that will deepen your understanding of how to use Layers. You'll bring your skills to a whole new level as you eliminate the frustration of not knowing how to work with Layers.

You have the opportunity to gain mastery over Photoshop Elements by breaking through this barrier and becoming proficient at using Layers. You'll know how to use what I believe is the one thing you must grasp to use PS Elements to its potential.

In preparing for this course I asked my audience what they most wanted to know about Layers. I received hundreds of replies. Their questions became the basis for what to include in this course. Many admitted that they didn't know enough about Layers to even ask questions. They just wanted to start at the beginning and have Layers explained in an easy-to-understand, detailed format.

I present the material in a manner that people tell me again and again they find most helpful. That includes not going too fast, giving simple explanations using everyday language, not assuming prior knowledge, and clearly showing what to do.

By the end of this course you'll know how to use Layers with confidence. You won't have to wonder if you're doing it the best way or what to do to get the results you want.

Start now to break through the feelings of doubt and uncertainty that are common when you don't understand how to navigate Photoshop Elements. Layers are the key to using Elements to its full capacity and mastering Layers will help to eliminate much of your confusion and frustration.

What are the requirements?

  • A copy of Photoshop Elements software installed on your computer. For this course I use PSE 13. If you have PSE 11 or newer, the interface will look the same. To get the most from this course you should be using PSE 9 or newer.

What will you get from this course?

  • Over 30 lectures and 4 hours of content.

Who is the target audience?

  • Photoshop Elements users who want to understand how to use Layers.
  • Basic enough for beginners but complete enough to fill in any gaps for experienced users

Who this course is for:

  • Photoshop Elements users who want to understand how to use Layers. Basic enough for beginners but complete enough to fill in any gaps for experienced users.

Course content

6 sections • 32 lectures • 3h 3m total length

  • Preview02:24

  • Preview05:16
  • Layer Visibility
    03:12
  • Active Layers
    04:14
  • Naming Layers
    04:56
  • Layers and the Move Tool
    09:24
  • Add a New Layer - vs - Duplicate the Background Layer
    05:21
  • Preview03:57
  • The Background Layer
    05:31
  • Changing the Background Layer to a Regular Layer
    02:48
  • Layer Opacity
    06:13
  • Layer Blend Modes
    09:30
  • Linking Layers
    03:17
  • Locking Layers
    06:13
  • Using "Sample All Layers"
    09:44

  • Adding Layer Styles
    04:31
  • Editing Layer Styles
    08:00
  • Working With Layer Styles
    06:38

  • Adding A Layer Mask
    02:19
  • Two Thumbnails On One Layer
    03:15
  • Remember! White Reveals
    07:06
  • Adding Black And White To A Layer Mask
    06:55
  • Adding Gray To A Layer Mask
    03:30
  • Other Ways To Change A Layer Mask
    07:07
  • Blending Photos With Layer Mask
    08:05

  • Adding An Adjustment Layer
    03:24
  • Editing Without Adjustment Layers
    06:59
  • Editing With Adjustment Layers
    08:19
  • How To Control Which Layers Are Affected
    03:04
  • Adjustment Layers And Layer Masks
    05:12
  • Apply Adjustment Layers To Other Photos
    05:46

  • Saving Layered Files
    11:16

Instructor

Rick Peterson
Photoshop Elements Instructor
Rick Peterson
  • 4.6 Instructor Rating
  • 192 Reviews
  • 1,503 Students
  • 1 Course

I launched a website dedicated to Photoshop Elements training In 2008 after a friend suggested there was a real need for helping users of Photoshop Elements.

I pride myself on taking my time and making PS Elements easy to understand by giving detailed explanations using everyday language and doing whatever I can to make my tutorials crystal clear.

The response to these efforts has been great! My website gets tens of thousands of visitors each month and my YouTube videos have over a million views.

I began using the full version of Photoshop in the early '90s to edit images as a pre-press operator in the printing industry. Over the years I've had the opportunity to edit images for many popular, high-end magazines and catalogs including National Geographic, GQ, Esquire, LL Bean, Watkins, REI, Target, and many more.

It will be an honor to help you understand how to use Photoshop Elements!

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