Layering for Photos (three 2 1/2-hour sessions)

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of Windows, the keyboard, the mouse, and basic typing skills.This seminar is intended for advanced beginners as well as experienced PC users who want to demystify the concept of layering on digital photos. If you do not understand when to use "multiply, difference, screen, vector, this class is a must for furthering your digital skills.

Fee: $50

To apply the skills you will learn in this class you will need to own at least one editing photo software such as Corel Paint Shop Pro or Adobe Elements or Photoshop CSE, or ULead Photo Impact.

Description:

Layers are the building blocks of most images – from advanced editing tools, frames and effects, portions of photos changed or enhanced to photo collages to digital scrapbook layouts. Once you harness this powerful tool, you’ll be able to easily create stunning images. During this 3 week seminar,raster, vector, art media, adjustment, and masks layers will be used as examples. We will explore as many options as available to see exactly what that layer can do for your photo.

Instructor: Roberta Przybylski

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Goals:



  • Rename layers
  • Toggle layer visibility
  • Change layer opacity
  • Change layer Blend Modes
  • Link layers
  • Add a text layer to an image
  • Use art media layers for texture and paper effects
  • Use masks layers and understand what shows and what is hidden.
  • Convert layers from vector to raster
  • Save an image as a raster