Layers in Photoshop - Ultimate Guide for Beginners

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Are Layers in Photoshop confusing you? Do you feel you are not using all the benefits Layers can bring in Photoshop? Well, you’re not alone as layers are arguably one of the most complex things in Photoshop but one the fundamental aspects to take control of. So, in this tutorial, we bring you the most in-depth, ultimate guide to Layers in Photoshop.
Here, we’ll show you everything layers have to offer such as creating and using multiple layers, adding layer styles, using smart objects as layers, layer masking, using adjustment layers and much more.
Plus, you can download the images I use and follow along with me. Download the images for further down this page.
So, grab a tea or beer!, strap yourself in and get ready to learn all about Layers in Photoshop.
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Video Timestamps
00:00 Intro | 01:09 - Layer Basics | 16:47 - Layer Styles | 19:33 - Smart Objects | 29:33 - Multi-Layer Example | 30:35 - Grouping Layers | 32:19 - Layer Masks | 45:57 - Adjustment Layers | 1:02:15 - Conclusion.
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0:00 Introduction
1:55 LAYER BASICS
16:50 LAYER STYLES
19:38 SMART OBJECTS
30:43 GROUPING LAYERS
32:24 LAYER MASKS
46:02 ADJUSTMENT LAYERS

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@gregorystramat9557 Жыл бұрын

I'm just learning Photoshop. His explanations are clear, slowly derived and understandable, and easily followed. I have been viewing many Photoshop tutorials, and most do not explain the "why" of things. This guy does a fantastic job. The pace is perfect: just try and follow someone posting a "short." No can do. Kudos to you!

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gregory, glad to help. 😊

@user-nu7ow5hv1u Жыл бұрын

What a gem of a tutorial. I've watched a variety of tutorials and usually felt more lost that helped. This has been the exception. The teacher is easy to follow. He doesn't talk and work so fast that you can't keep up and understand, and his insight is amazing. I highly recommend him and hope to find more of his tutorials.

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jennifer 👍

@howardmacdonaldjr.623 Жыл бұрын

Best instructor step by step and good pace.

@MonkiMagik Жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial. I mainly use Lightroom, and occasionally photoshop.I have struggled with layers for years, picking up tips along the way. Guess what - your instruction to make sure that you are working on the mask for white to reveal, black to conceal is the first time anyone has made that clear to me. Thanks Mark, great stuff.

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

Great to hear Ian 👍 thanks

@annwright1980 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much, what an great educational video and without music, just brilliant 🤩

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, glad to help 😊

@datacoherence9559 Жыл бұрын

Just starting this now. Looking forward to it. And thank you so much for holding the hands of newbies! And thank you for the download images.

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@claudiawelsh3205 Жыл бұрын

This was by far the best tutorial I have seen on layers and masks. I now understand. Thank you!

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Claudia 👍

@arielvidan5809 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorial!! Yet another one! A regular subscriber of the TSOP myself, I can't stop recommending your courses!

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@jaimenisenbaum4631 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Very well done video with clear instructions and a great pace. I learned a lot!

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@steveballmer5945 6 ай бұрын

Nice to have a long form video where someone actually explains something in detail. The other is stuff I watch, this would be something I'd pay for.

@theschoolofphotography 6 ай бұрын

Good to hear Steve, check out the course here www.theschoolofphotography.com/courses/photoshop-course

@davidross5930 2 жыл бұрын

Just found this tutorial - really is the BEST I've ever seen. Thank you!

@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome David, glad it helped 👍

@judyussher2133 5 ай бұрын

Excellent tutorial, so easy to understand. Can't wait to see more of your tutorials

@theschoolofphotography 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Judy 👍

@DonNorris 3 жыл бұрын

An excellent introduction/refresher on layers. Good script, well presented and succinct.

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@jackieconnell7183 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial Marc, very well explained. Thank you

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@julianaliow4018 Жыл бұрын

Best tutorial on layers! Keep up the excellent work!

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do! 👍

@TerrasTake Жыл бұрын

This has been the most concise PS tutorial I have seen thus far. I'm new to PS and have been searching for a tutorial where the person teaching moves at a speed and with details that make it easy to follow along and also to understand. Thank you so much for this video. I finally understand layers in a way that I feel confident that I can sit down and enjoy creating a piece of art that I can be proud of!! You have a great teaching style.

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! You can check out the rest here www.theschoolofphotography.com/courses/photoshop-course

@ayshasultana6190 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video. So helpful, thank you!

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Aysha 👍

@Arcottorca Жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Thank you so much.

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

You are welcome 😊

@vproven 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation. Clear, concise, to the point.

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vincent 👍

@larrymosier2537 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best educational videos I’ve seen. Clear, thorough with a good pace. Great style

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Larry, glad to help. 😊

@Wonila Жыл бұрын

I jumped into digital art a few days ago, and watching my favorite artist is a bit fast-paced for a beginner. I appreciate your deliberate and trustworthy method of teaching. 🙌🏼💓

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Wonila, glad it helped 👍

@rogersinger2161 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your explanation of layers and masks -- good pacing!

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! 👍

@robinsnestplans 3 жыл бұрын

This is why i need TSOP courses! What an excellent tutorial! Well paced, very educational!

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@ceciliainnes2586 3 жыл бұрын

Great, just what I was looking for!

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@huse305 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely the best tutorial on photoshop layers on youtube. Thank you very much

@theschoolofphotography 6 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! 😊

@barrychidlow785 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!! This guy is really good, so precise easy to follow and probably the best PS video I have watched. Really helpful and explains it slowly and simply. Thank you.

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Barry 👍 😊

@gentlegnt Жыл бұрын

OMG! This man has shown me (in very easy and intuitive form) more in the first 1/3 of this video that I've already been using Photoshop for in the past 6 years. I have subscribed now and am SO looking forward to more tutorials. I shall grab a cup of coffee, when I can, and watch and follow along until I "get it" and then look for next lever of expertise for me to learn. Thank you SOOO much for these videos. I am a photographer and this is adding so much value to my Adobe Creative Suite monthly subscription. Thanks again!!

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Huie, welcome aboard 👍

@FRUGALZZZ1 5 ай бұрын

One of THE best explanations of Layers and Layer Masks any where on KZfaq, and with examples provided. Brilliant video, demystifying a subject and techniques that have frustrated me for a year.

@theschoolofphotography 5 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! 😊

@NikonBirder 2 жыл бұрын

So very clear! Wish I had started with your video first. Well done in explaining so clearly.

@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome 😊

@garybartlett1986 Жыл бұрын

I’ve tried dozens of tutorials and all I got was frustration, you are the best teacher hands down! THANK YOU!

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Gary, glad to help. For the full course, click here www.theschoolofphotography.com/courses/photoshop-course

@kimbell4951 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, so easy to follow, thank you for your time.

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Kim 😊

@johnpenoyar6416 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent introduction to layers! Thank you.

@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome John 😊

@JawadMarrak 4 ай бұрын

Clear and to the point. Thank you, sir.

@theschoolofphotography 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@Kevin_YouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Great video - well worth watching. Thanks

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin, glad you liked it 👍

@travelfidget 5 ай бұрын

Just finished watching and RE watching several times. This was THE BEST I have seen on layers...how they work and what magic they accomplish. Definitely want to check out the school!!!! Thank you so very much for offering this on KZfaq! Linda

@theschoolofphotography 5 ай бұрын

You are welcome 👍 😊

@reneeramirez6068 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful informative yet easy to understand video. I feel like I finally had an aha moment with Ps and things are starting to click.The section on layer masks and layer adjustment masks was particularly helpful. Thank you!!!

@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Renee, glad it helped 👍

@rhw2005 Жыл бұрын

The very best explanation of layers I’ve seen. Thank you

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

You are welcome 👍

@mnqobifanas4649 2 жыл бұрын

I am so excited this tutorial was so formative

@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help 😊

@Majestyrenae Ай бұрын

Awesome tutorial. I learnt loads. 🎉

@pvdongen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this very very good video. I have seen a few other video’s but now I think I understand layers and masks. Great!

@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter

@playpadel5926 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorial! Thanks.

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

You are welcome 😊

@AddingtonSquare 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliantly Clear Explanation !

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊👍

@tonyclark9177 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome just what I am looking for at the right time, definitely up for website, thank you!

@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Tony 👍

@voyagesdedavid Жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you!

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

You are welcome 👍

@lifesacardgame6454 6 ай бұрын

This is by far the best explanation of layers in Photoshop I have seen. Thank you.

@theschoolofphotography 6 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! 😊

@MrBrabo1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. You are an excellent teacher, and you’ve made some things very clear that had escaped me until now. Greetings!

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@dorothy135 Жыл бұрын

This is the best tutorial I have watched - and I have watched a lot. I'll have to revisit the adjustment layers and curves sections again but really helpful. I learned quite a few things like the right click to select the layer. I cannot believe I never heard that one before.

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@larsagergaard5835 3 жыл бұрын

Bravo!! You'll be my new go to guy from now and in the future. Nice video. I learned a lot today...

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lars, glad to help 👍😊

@johnreuyan7428 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your tutorial, the best tutorial on KZfaq.

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad it was helpful!

@pin13689 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, not too fast (which is very important to grasp everything), not too slow, just as it should be... Subscribed and gonna watch the other tutorials also, keep up the good work

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks, and welcome aboard 👍

@ramanchopra8328 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you . You are a great teacher. Love it

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@trishakcreations349 Жыл бұрын

Great watch, love it made me see PS more easy thanks

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Trisha 👍

@tgoss586 Жыл бұрын

Excellent. I highly recommend!!!

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

👍

@slmj615 2 жыл бұрын

I am new to Photoshop and I've been checking out a lot of videos to get started. I have watches some great videos, but none of them brought the concepts of layers and masks in like this one did. The presentation and teaching style was enough to make this subscription adverse guy become a TSOP member.

@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim, welcome aboard 👍

@lindenwatson846 10 ай бұрын

Just finished watching this from start to finish and taken heaps of notes outling each of the steps, thanks a million!

@theschoolofphotography 10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

@kusnithamrin343 Ай бұрын

Quite comprehensive, with the clear step by step explanations. Managed to gain much new knowledge from this site. Thanks so much 🥳👍

@theschoolofphotography Ай бұрын

You're very welcome 🙏

@paigri Жыл бұрын

This tutorial is amazing and you are really good at teaching !! great job sir !

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@panayiotispanayides2141 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video, thank you very much, I have learnt a lot from this. Cheers.

@theschoolofphotography 3 ай бұрын

Great to hear! 😊

@jilledmonds1432 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. It finally makes sense!!!

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Jill 😊

@xMROHNZx 3 жыл бұрын

Great work, thank you!

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

@VolaconCarmen 2 жыл бұрын

Finnaly I understand those layers! it is really confusing study them without anyone showing how to work with! Thank you!

@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Vola 👍

@kabelomodisadife1455 Жыл бұрын

This has been an awesome tutorial 👏 👌... It's a must watch, Thank you Sir

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

You are welcome, glad you liked it 👍

@michaelredbourn 2 жыл бұрын

thanks very much and I picked up some good tips!

@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 👍

@bankhousegirl 9 ай бұрын

One of the best tutorials that I have watched. I have been frightened of PS for years, mainly because I never understood layers, but now I want to learn more, especially from the school of photography.

@theschoolofphotography 9 ай бұрын

You're very welcome 🙏😊

@lancechristiansen5273 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorial. Thank you

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lance, you're welcome 👍😊

@jimhannah5857 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome and straight forward content.

@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim 👍

@terencefinan9657 Жыл бұрын

Marc: I came across this randomly while looking for Layers tutorials. This has to be one of the clearest beginner overviews of what I previously thought would be a difficult and complex topic. Well done. And it led me to your TSOP site, which I'll be joining.

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Terence and welcome aboard 👍

@bulldog6617 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely first class territorial, learnt so much 👍

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@RuztomLamundao Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir! TNice tutorials helps alot !

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

You are welcome 😊

@Wayne_Farrow 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are ace and informative thank you.

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wayne 👍

@uyenvo600 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this in depth tutorial. I learned a lot from your video. I am very new to PS and thanks to this tutorial I am much less frustrated. Looking forward to learning more from your tutorials!

@theschoolofphotography 5 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! 😊

@ProudEve1 2 жыл бұрын

Luv it. Thank youu.

@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@YHWHsCrusader Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this amazing tutorial. I have been a long-time Photoshop 'novice'. I am beginning to finally grasp the concept of layers and you have helped me greatly in better understanding the adjustment layers. I will have a lot of fun playing around with this going forward.

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@pml5842 3 жыл бұрын

I have to thank you because I am trying to get into photography & have been doing online tutorials for PhotoShop. I appreciate your slowness and repetitive style so I can learn. There are a lot of moving parts. I also like you and your personality so am considering taking your PhotoShop comprehensive course.

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@skaido2611 Жыл бұрын

I love this amazing tutorial...

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@eckhardtk 3 жыл бұрын

A super tutorial - - even though I've been working with Photoshop for a while I learnt something new. Photoshop is like that!

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to have helped 😊👍

@TIvesmusic Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Great video 😊

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

You are welcome 👍

@AengusPaintingsandMusic Жыл бұрын

Great video thanks!

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

You are welcome 👍

@lindenwatson846 10 ай бұрын

Watched many tutorials on this, this one is the most informative and one I can understand, its great. Hence now a subscriber.

@theschoolofphotography 10 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@zhonghaochen3954 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Amazing Job sir.

@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome 😊

@fearalleyscarystories 3 жыл бұрын

Great channel, thanks for your awesome content :) Learning alot.

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@alekjuskevice 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative, thank you,

@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Alek 👍

@kphotographyonline4537 11 ай бұрын

Great stuff thanks.

@theschoolofphotography 11 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@kallolchakrabarti8210 2 жыл бұрын

GENIUS. FANTASTIC,SUPERB, AWESOME. ALREADY SUBSCRIBED AND LIKED.

@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@russelgoide7032 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial thx

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Russel 😊

@adstoop7885 3 жыл бұрын

In this way I know and learn how to use PhotoShop. A lot of theory makes it understandable, but experience-wise you learn a lot more. Your way of explaining is ok. You are clear, pleasant pace, concrete and learning. So in short, THANK YOU. !!!!

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 👍

@vhpvhp1017 Жыл бұрын

I saw many tutorials . They are very fast . Yours is very neat , step by step not rushing . Thanks

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

You are welcome 😊

@cherylphillips718 Ай бұрын

The best video I have watched on layers. I watched the tutorial on layers from PS but I had so many questions. I went to KZfaq and this video really helped. Thank You!

@theschoolofphotography Ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

@rikkisingh8432 3 жыл бұрын

Superb tutorial, very well explained and easy to follow. I have just bough the Phtoshop in depth course. Thank you!

@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@meFatuations 3 күн бұрын

Quite helpful. Simple enough to get something useful out of as a beginner.

@theschoolofphotography 3 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@philbarrance 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you for this totally explained i had been having problems with layers you have explained it so well

@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@maryanngeorg2417 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial. I am trying to learn PS and have been viewing various tutorials on KZfaq. This tutorial is amongst the best I have viewed. It is very organised in the learning aspect, straight to the point with a high level of detail. The pace and teaching style of this tutorial makes it very easy to understand. Thanks Marc. 😊

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mary glad you liked it. You can learn more here www.theschoolofphotography.com/courses/photoshop-course

@maryanngeorg2417 Жыл бұрын

@@theschoolofphotography I joined 3 days ago. Very happy with the tuition.

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mary, welcome aboard 👍

@damopepictures4790 10 ай бұрын

Excelente muy bien explicado, me funciono al 100

@theschoolofphotography 10 ай бұрын

You are welcome 👍

@thegroove2000 Жыл бұрын

I need this. Thanks.

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊 🙏

@mvermande 2 жыл бұрын

Finally a tutorial that made me understand layers. You are a great teacher.

@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help 👍

@raydlaw Жыл бұрын

I agree, I didn’t know much about Ps until I watched this KZfaq video. Great teacher.

@anthonythorne8708 Жыл бұрын

Great video thank you and the School actually looks like a good deal, will likely sub within the coming month. Photoshop is starting to make more sense, thanks for helping me get my head around this.

@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Anthony and welcome aboard 👍