Lesson 16

Using Adjustment Layers in Photoshop

In this lesson you’ll learn a more flexible way to make a change to an image, introducing the concept of layers, and in particular, adjustment layers. You’ll also learn about Photoshop’s “native” file format, the psd file. 

New jargon learnt

  • Non-destructive changes in Photoshop

  • Adjustment Layers

  • psd files

  • Vibrance

New commands learnt

  • Layers Panel: Hiding and showing layers

  • Layers Panel: Create a Levels Adjustment layer

  • Layers Panel: Create a Vibrance Adjustment layer

New shortcuts learnt

  • Alt+click Background layer eye: Previewing multiple layers at once