Hidden Power of Adjustment Layers in Adobe Photoshop, The

Adjustment and fill layers are the building blocks of many techniques in Photoshop. Photographers, illustrators, and other digital artists use them for tasks ranging from the subtle to the outrageous. While these tools can appear to be straightforward, they form a foundation of powerful capabilities for creativity and image editing that give you amazing detail-level control. Scott Valentine demonstrates their use in an approachable way that shows off the power as well as the ease of these simple tools.

Beginning and intermediate students of Photoshop will learn how adjustment and fill layers work and get up to speed on the most common techniques. Advanced and technical students will find indispensible references along with powerful enhancements and corrections. More than just a collection of effects and recipes, The Hidden Power of Adjustment and Fill Layers in Adobe Photoshop explains why the techniques work and how to tune them for specific needs.