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+#+title: Notes on Lesson 02 - Master Layers | PiXimperfect
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+[[../photoshop-for-complete-beginners.org][<Back to Main Section]]
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+* types of layers
+** [[https://youtu.be/unCS9syPJjg?si=zsF_a0d8zk9GeKH1&t=2646][adjustment layers]]
+*** adjust the layers beneath theme
+- you can use selection tool to select a portion of the image
+- then hit 'create new fill or adjustment layer'
+- now the new adjsutment layer (e.g. hue/saturation) is only applied to the area in the mask
+
+*** hue / saturation layer
+**** hand tool
+- [[file:../_share/media/img/photoshop-beg-piximperfect/photoshop-hand-tool.png]]
+- click on any color
+- drag the hand tool to change saturation
+- hold down CMD and it will change the hue
+
+**** expand range
+- move saturation over to right to see what gets affected
+- at bottom expand the range to affect colors selected
+
+** text and shape
+*** some layers are vector based
+- text
+- shape layers
+
+*** shape layers
+- you can grab the ends and make it curved

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+#+title: Notes on Lesson 03 - Opacity vs Fill | PiXimperfect
+
+[[../photoshop-for-complete-beginners.org][<Back to Main Section]]
+
+* Downloads
+- Practice Files: https://bit.ly/3ouxZWi
+- Finished PSDs: https://bit.ly/3N1qDUi (Only for PiXimperfect Patreon Family)
+
+* Notes
+** blend modes
+normally there is no difference between fill and opacity
+however there are 8 blend modes which make a difference
+
+*** fill layers
+- solid color
+- gradient
+- pattern
+
+*** special blend modes
+- color burn
+- linear burn
+
+- color dodge
+- linear dodge (add)
+
+- vivid light
+- linear light
+
+- hard mix
+- difference
+
+with hard mix you want to focus on changing fill %, not opacity.
+low numbers, like 20% are good
+
+*** color grading and 'blend if'
+'blend if' meaning "blend if certain condtions exists"
+
+1. bring up layer style dialog
+   - double click on right side
+2. choose "blending options"
+3. focus on bottom where it says "Blend If"
+
+at this point you can notice two sliders
+- current layer
+- underlying layer
+
+assume we want to lower effect on the darker ares of an image
+since you double clicked on the fill layer, we want to apply "underlying layer"
+move the left slider to the right, to the white
+
+however this can lead to a harsh effect
+1. hold option key and click on the cursor-slider
+2. you can now move it apart as two piece
+   - its good to move them as far apart as possible to create a smooth effect
+
+at this point you can lower the opacity to around 40%, and now the effect is subtle
+significant
+
+**** add a gradient
+1. black and white, and apply linear
+2. place gradient in layer above other layer
+
+changing the underlying layer slider will affect what gets show but on the graident
+
+* Timestamp
+#+ATTR_HTML: :class content
+- [[https://youtu.be/ok9cVCETDeE?si=Lj4fPVabIC9jBW7O&t=1][00:00 What is Happening?]]
+- [[https://youtu.be/ok9cVCETDeE?si=eI1QA8yYNe4IGAFe&t=32][00:32 Opacity vs. Fill: Similarities]]
+- [[https://youtu.be/ok9cVCETDeE?si=Sit45roq4DllHZfy&t=105][01:45 The Differences: Introduction]]
+- [[https://youtu.be/ok9cVCETDeE?si=5EnBeyPU4uBIjuXi&t=138][02:18 Condition 1: Special Blend Modes]]
+- [[https://youtu.be/ok9cVCETDeE?si=7gIlQVf467ZZy7Nc&t=255][04:15 Color Grading & Blend If]]
+- [[https://youtu.be/ok9cVCETDeE?si=cKnJci5Aat0WHRYB&t=427][07:07 Concept of Blend If in Detail]] *current*
+- [[https://youtu.be/ok9cVCETDeE?si=zegGCuk7aPv6GmUI&t=493][08:13 Create a Fake Sun]]
+- [[https://youtu.be/ok9cVCETDeE?si=cXrntuGK4QVIfjmt&t=793][13:13 Adding Glare and Concept of Gradient Fill]]
+- [[https://youtu.be/ok9cVCETDeE?si=lUdPbR6pZfIQy_vv&t=1061][17:41 Other Applications]]
+- [[https://youtu.be/ok9cVCETDeE?si=wTm3kuWL-4JOjZrW&t=1100][18:20 Condition 2: Layer Style]]
+- [[https://youtu.be/ok9cVCETDeE?si=6saQFqQM020W3zcZ&t=1367][22:47 Quick Recap]]

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+#+title: Photoshop for Complete Beginners | PiXimperfect
+
+* Notes
+
+** [[./_subsections/chapter02.org][Lesson 02 - Master Layer]]
+** [[./_subsections/chapter03.org][Lesson 03 - Opacity vs Fill]]
+
+[[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLlSBGLVsEPIFGSGw2zJ2K43V5vxMMMTE][full playlist]]
+
+* Playlist
+#+ATTR_HTML: :class playlist
+- [[https://youtu.be/xTzvQkOll2U?si=Q9mEDjk8w41IvaIw][Lesson 01 | Photoshop for Complete Beginners]]
+- [[https://youtu.be/unCS9syPJjg?si=kR2_0PqQTCG5tvmM][Lesson 02 | Master Layers - Photoshop for Beginners]]
+- [[https://youtu.be/ok9cVCETDeE?si=BBUrpS8AVHP7HCcD][Lesson 03 | Opacity vs Fill - Photoshop for Beginners]] *current*
+- [[https://youtu.be/aNpO6G72O3w?si=NAgdNwc3khZ-2z4P][Lesson 04 | Layer Mask - Photoshop for Beginners]]
+- [[https://youtu.be/doI1eH_nCxs?si=sGtDJh4RycD6j3Tk][Lesson 05 | Blending Modes - Photoshop for Beginners]]