Chapter 5: Layer Basics
Chapter five was a basic overview of how to utilize layers to work on several simultaneously, organize artwork on layers and add text and layer effects.
For this project we created a collage for a scrapbook cover. To start there was five different layers with different objects like a letter, paper texture, shell, number two and the background. Starting with the background, we drug a separate photo file onto the background and erased the white borders. To do this, you would click the layer with the photo and make the rest invisible. You would then use the magic eraser tool, change the sensitivity to 22 and click the border to erase the white.
To get the objects layered on top of one another the way you wanted, you would simply rearrange the way they are ordered on the layers list. Also, if you wanted one part to be see through, you would change the opacity until it is just right. If you want to edit more than one layer at a time, you would link the layers by highlighting however many then clicking link layers.
We applied a gradient to the background to get a change in color. To do this you make a new layer called Gradient, click the linear gradient tool, select Foreground to Transparent and then choose the color you wish to apply in the color swatches palette. Once all these steps are taken, you would drag a line from the bottom right corner to the top left corner and release. To lessen the effects you would change the opacity.
It is also good to remember how to apply a layer style. You can enhance a layer by adding a shadow, glow, bevel, emboss or other special effects. To find this option, look in the layers box and click the fx.
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