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                                                               MORE ON

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                                                                            Learning Objectives                             MORE ON PHOTOSHOP
                                                                            •  Layers in Photoshop
                                                                            •  Painting Tools in Photoshop
                                                                            •  Retouching Tools
                                                                            •  Drawing Tools
                                                                            •  Shape Tools
                                                                            •  Navigation Tools
                                 Yesterday, I went to a photography                                                       113
                                 exhibition.  There  I saw a photograph  in  which  some  portions  were
                                 blurred and some portions were very highlighted. Is it possible to apply this
                                 type of effects in Photoshop CC?

                                Yes we can! Photoshop provides various painting and retouching tools to apply

                                 several effects.

                 In the previous chapter, you have learnt the basic concepts of Photoshop CC. You have used
                 various tools to edit and enhance the look and feel of an image. In this chapter, you will

                 learn about some advanced features and tools of Photoshop CC.


                  Layers in Photoshop



                 Photoshop  offers  a feature  that allows  you to combine multiple elements into  a single
                 file using layers. A layer can be defined as one image stacked on top of another to form
                 a complete image. When you open a file in Photoshop, the first layer by default is the

                 Background layer with white colour. This layer is locked and protected which means you
                 cannot change the stacking order, blending mode or opacity of this layer. However, you can

                 convert this layer into a regular layer by double clicking on the lock icon and then make
                 changes in it.
                 In Photoshop, you can work on each layer independently and create the desired effect. You

                 can also change the stacking order and can link the layers to work on them simultaneously.
                 When working with an image, it is advisable to use a new layer above it to apply filters or for
                 retouching tools. If you are unhappy with the effect, you can simply delete the layer without

                 making any change in the original image. All the layers are visible in the Layers panel.
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