Photoshop allows you to create your images on a variety of different layers. Creating content on separate layers enables you to retain control of the placement and effects for various individual elements in an image. By having your objects on different layers you not only have better control over your image, but you can create some interesting effects. In this chapter, you'll learn how to:
Use various methods to create a layer
Select layers
Create new patterns for use in layers
Change layer settings
Arrange layers
Merge layers to flatten the image