Layers+2015

Practice
Download this [|Assignment 7 Practice], so you can follow along with the demonstration. Watch this video, and use the files above to complete this practice.

Understanding the Layers Panel
With the Layers panel, you can control elements of a Photoshop design by assigning seperate layers to each individual object. In addition, Layer effects control the application of everything from drop shadows to gradient overlays and image corrections. To access the Layers panel, select the Layers panel or, if the Layers panel is not visible, click the Window menu, and then click Layers.
 * Blending Modes.** Select this option to change how two or more layers interact or "blend" together.
 * Opacity.** Select a value from 0% to 100% to change the opacity of the selected layers.
 * Fill.** Select a value from 0% to 100% to change the opacity of the active layer without changing the opacity of any applied layer styles.
 * Lock options.** Click the Lock Transparent Pixels, Lock Image Pixels, Lock Position, or Lock All button.
 * Link Layers.** hold down the Shift key and click to select two or more layers, and then click this button to link the layers.
 * Add Layer Style.** Click this button to apply a layer mask to the active layer. Click this a second time to add a vector mask to the active layer.
 * Create New Fill or Adjustment Layer.** Click this button, and then select from the available fill or adjustment layers.
 * Create New Group**. Click this button to create a new group. A group is a folder where you can drag, store, and organize layers.
 * Create New Layer.** Click this button to create a new layer in the active document.
 * Delete Layer.** Click this button to delete the active layer.
 * Layers Options.** CLick this button to access a manu of layer-specific commands.

Defining Layer Designations and Attributes
Not only does Photoshop give you the ability to generate layers, it allows you to generate layers with different designations. The designation of a layer determines the type of information the layer contains. For example, a type layer holds editable text, and a mask layer holds image masks. The ability to control the designation of a layer helps to organize the different elements that typically make up a Photoshop image. Shape. Shape layers control vector data by the use of a vector mask. You can create a shape layer in one of several ways: select the Pen tool from the toolbox, click the Shape Layer button (located on the Options bar) and begin drawing, or select andy of Photoshop's shape tools using the Shape layer options.
 * Background.** The Background is a unique type of layer element (technically, it's not called the Background layer, just the Background). Backgrounds are always positioned at the bottom of the layer stack and they cannot be moved. In addition, the Background does not support transparency.
 * Layer.** Clicking the Create New Layer button creates Photoshop layers. New layers are always inserted directly above the active layer. All of Photoshop's drawings and shape tools, as well as opacity and fill and blending mode options, are available to use on layers created with this method, except for type. These "traditional" layers can be moved up and down in the layer stack by dragging them where you want them.
 * Type.** To create a Type letter, select one of Photoshop's Type tools, click in the active document and begin typing. Photoshop automatically creates the Type layer directly above the active layer in the Layers panel.
 * Mask.** Masks are applied to a layer by clicking the Add Layer Mask button on the Layers panel. Masks serve a function; they create transparent areas in the visible image. Use masks to remove elements of an image without physically erasing them.
 * Adjustment.** Adjustment layers let you control everything from contrast to color. To create an Adjustment layer, click the Create New Fill or Adjustment Layer button, and then select from the available options. The adjustment layer is placed directly above the active layer and controls the information in all the underlying layers. You can also choose from one of the 15 icons in the Adjustments panel.

Assignment 7
Download this file, to complete [|Assignment 7]. Rename folder like this, P5dsanchezA7 and upload to your Google Drive folder that you shared with me, when completed.*Make sure you place this in your Library Documents.

Instructions

 * 1) layer 1 is your background, and should be at the bottom of your layers panel.
 * 2) Choose 1 of the Joe images, and use Selection tools to isolate him from the background.
 * 3) Move image into Layer 1
 * 4) Use a Transformation
 * 5) Choose 1 of the SF logo images, and use Selection tools to isolate it from the background.
 * 6) Move image into Layer 1
 * 7) Use a Transformation
 * 8) Choose 1 of the NFL Logo images, and use Selection tools to isolate it from the background.
 * 9) Move image into Layer 1
 * 10) Use a Transformation
 * 11) Choose 1 of the ring images, and use Selection tools to isolate it from the background.
 * 12) Move image into Layer 1
 * 13) Use a Transformation
 * 14) Choose 1 of the trophy images, and use Selection tools to isolate it from the background.
 * 15) Move image into Layer 1
 * 16) Use a Transformation
 * 17) Position Images to make a new amazing Layout
 * 18) Save file as a Photoshop Image and JPG
 * Student Examples of Assignment 7**