So in the first lesson, we have learned how to deal with the different tools, its use, and how it is important in Photoshop. In this lesson, we will learn everything about what we need to learn in the bottom right side of our panel which is called the layer panel. Here in this panel is everything you need to know about layers, how important it is, and a few tricks to add up in your arsenal. Now, let’s take a closer look at that.
If you take a look at the right hand-side of your Photoshop, you will notice three categories on the bottom right part of it namely: Layers, Channel, and Paths. The Layers Panel will be the focus of today’s lesson. Whatever you see on the canvas is the preview thumbnail you will see in the Layers panel.
Layer Name
The name on the Layer depends on what you name it but by default, it follows what has already been created. By default, the first photo that you attach to the canvas will be named “Background.” This is because it serves as the backdrop for the project you are about to do.
Preview Thumbnail
The preview thumbnail is responsible for having your back when you switch to different layers. The preview thumbnail displays on the left side what color, image, or design you have on that specific layer. So if you have the wanted background on that layer, make it as your background layer manually and to do and know this, continue reading this tutorial…
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