Lesson 38

Introducing Smart Objects and Smart Filters

In the final lesson in this module you’ll discover an advanced combination of techniques that can be used to enhance a product shot. As well as more use of adjustment layers and layer masks you’ll learn about Smart Objects and Smart Filters.

New commands learnt

  • Right Click on Layer: Convert to Smart Object

  • Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur

New Jargon

  • Vignette

  • Saturation

  • Smart Objects

  • Smart Filters

Homework options
  1. Retouch this module’s images using the new techniques you’ve learned.

  2. Find other images of fruit, trees or plants that need areas retouched, and use the most appropriate techniques.

  3. Find an image of coffee beans for Cafe Puro and apply the vignette technique.