5 Reasons to Use Layer Groups in Photoshop

Show: The Complete Picture with Julieanne Kost

Layer Groups - they’re not just for organizing your layers! In this episode of The Complete Picture, Julieanne demonstrates 5 ways to use Layer Groups to create special effects in Photoshop.

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• Runtime: 00:10:27
• Tags: Blend Modes ,  Layer Masks ,  Photoshop ,  drop shadow ,  layer effects ,  Clipping Masks ,  Layer Groups ,  Layer Panel ,  Layer Styles ,  Passthrough

Positioning layers

Show: Learn After Effects CS6

In this movie, Ian Robinson shares a set of special tips that will make positioning and duplicating 3D layers much easier and faster. By temporarily switching to a 2D orthogonal view and adjusting anchor point controls, Ian is able to set up a 3D layer for easy positioning, resizing, and fast duplication.

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• Views: 2,518
• Added: Feb 04, 2013
• Runtime: 00:06:20
• Tags: after effects ,  layers ,  3D Layer ,  Anchor Point Controls ,  CS6 ,  Ian Robinson

Exploring layer basics

Show: Visual Design CS6

In this movie author Julieanne Kost discusses the features and abilities of layers in Photoshop. She covers renaming layers, toggling between layers, converting layers to Smart Objects, deleting layers, changing the opacity of a layer, and saving a layered image.

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• Views: 34,698
• Added: Nov 06, 2012
• Runtime: 00:11:23
• Tags: Photoshop ,  julieanne kost ,  layers ,  smart objects ,  CS6

Working with layers

Show: Adobe Digital School Collection

In this movie, author Jan Kabili discusses using layers in the Editor workspace in Photoshop Elements 11. Jan explains what layers are, why you might choose to use them, and how to create and work with layers in the Layers panel.

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• Views: 41,950
• Added: Sep 24, 2012
• Runtime: 00:09:02
• Tags: Jan Kabili ,  editor ,  layers ,  Photoshop Elements 11

Merging Layers

Show: Visual Design CS6

Got too many layers? Want to make one layer out of three… or more? Then merging is what you need. Let Infinite Skills author, Andy Anderson show you how to merge layers, and what happens after you do.

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• Views: 20,979
• Added: Sep 15, 2012
• Runtime: 00:05:08
• Tags: Photoshop ,  layers ,  Andy Anderson ,  CS6 ,  merge

Layers 101

Show: Visual Design CS6

It's hard to think of using Adobe Photoshop without the Layers panel. Let Infinite Skills author, Andy Anderson run you the options and features of this invaluable panel.

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• Views: 60,934
• Added: Sep 14, 2012
• Runtime: 00:10:59
• Tags: Photoshop ,  layers ,  Andy Anderson ,  CS6

Backgrounds vs Layers

Show: Visual Design CS6

Ever have a problem moving a layer… Or just being able to create transparency. The chances are you're not on a layer; you're on the Background. Let Infinite Skills author, Andy Anderson, explain the difference between backgrounds and layers.

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• Views: 22,453
• Added: Sep 14, 2012
• Runtime: 00:04:01
• Tags: Photoshop ,  background ,  layer ,  transparency ,  Andy Anderson ,  CS6

How to Work with Layers

Show: Creative Suite Podcast: Designers

In this episode I'll show you how to work with both object layers and pixel layers in the various Adobe Creative Suite 5 products. See how to use layers in InDesign CS5 and then see how to composite with Layers in Photoshop CS5.

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• Views: 21,028
• Added: Feb 08, 2011
• Runtime: 00:26:18
• Tags: InDesign CS5 ,  Adobe Photoshop CS5 ,  Work with Layers ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  pixel ,  terry white

Episode 109

Show: Layers TV

This Halloween Spooktacular Episode is from the early days of Layers TV. RC and Corey reconstruct the opening sequence using a variety of creative suite tools like Soundbooth, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and After Effects.

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• Views: 2,816
• Added: Jan 14, 2011
• Runtime: 00:23:23
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 108

Show: Layers TV

You will recognize this episode from earlier this year. Layers TV is place-holding this week while the podcast gets retooled. In this episode RC has tips about using Illustrator to create a brochure with text wraps inside. Corey shows how to customize your workspace in Photoshop and create an action that loads that workspace as soon as Photoshop opens.

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• Views: 1,234
• Added: Jan 04, 2011
• Runtime: 00:14:48
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 107

Show: Layers TV

Corey has some workarounds for animating rotation and scale in Photoshop CS4. RC talks about improving your experience in Adobe Bridge by getting better organized.

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• Views: 1,022
• Added: Dec 17, 2010
• Runtime: 00:21:37
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 106

Show: Layers TV

RC has a tutorial about using Lightroom and Flickr together to share your images with the world. Corey uses Illustrator and Photoshop to create some vintage graphics for a logo design.

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• Views: 704
• Added: Dec 07, 2010
• Runtime: 00:20:20
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 105

Show: Layers TV

RC has a Photoshop tutorial where he gets creative by adding textures to an image and experimenting with blend modes. Scott Kelby stops by the set to share 10 little-known tips for use with Photoshop.

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• Views: 2,035
• Added: Nov 17, 2010
• Runtime: 00:28:12
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 104

Show: Layers TV

Corey has a tutorial on using Adobe Illustrator's blend tool to create some super text effects. Special guest Matt Kloskowski shares some easy alternatives for watermarking your photos.

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• Views: 988
• Added: Nov 12, 2010
• Runtime: 00:20:46
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 103

Show: Layers TV

Special guest Dave Cross has a tutorial about how to setup an InDesign template that is great for presenting your photographs. RC opens up Flash and goes through the basics of using graphics, buttons, and movie clips.

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• Views: 866
• Added: Nov 03, 2010
• Runtime: 00:28:20
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 102

Show: Layers TV

RC has a viewer-inspired tip on using Illustrator's alignment tools with clipping masks. Corey opens up Photoshop and shows a tip on creating a stroke around text with an empty space between using layer styles.

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• Views: 898
• Added: Oct 27, 2010
• Runtime: 00:18:54
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 101

Show: Layers TV

Corey also talks about his tutorial in Illustrator, the tutorial shows us how to use the gradient mesh tool on type and how to get to get some cool effects. RC shows us how to take a Dreamweaver website and turn it into a desktop application using Adobe AIR.

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• Views: 1,419
• Added: Oct 13, 2010
• Runtime: 00:20:08
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 100

Show: Layers TV

For their 100th episode, Corey and RC have a special project involving many of the Adobe Suite applications. Corey creates an animation using Photoshop, Illustrator and after Effects. RC uses Soundbooth CS4 to create a soundtrack for the video clip. Be sure to stay tuned for the closing credits!

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• Views: 862
• Added: Sep 24, 2010
• Runtime: 00:33:40
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 99

Show: Layers TV

RC shares a tutorial about exporting InDesign documents into web-friendly swf files. Corey has a freshly-named segment called “Tablet talk” in which he discusses how to program the express keys on your design tablet to run actions.

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• Views: 700
• Added: Sep 17, 2010
• Runtime: 00:15:05
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 97

Show: Layers TV

RC discusses color calibration and profiling for computer monitors and printers. Corey has a tutorial in which he divides a photo into layers and animates those layers using Photoshop CS4 3D animation tools.

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• Views: 1,811
• Added: Jul 29, 2010
• Runtime: 00:29:23
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

GS-08: Distributing Stage contents to layers

Show: Digital Design CS5

Layers allow you to organize the contents of the Stage from front to back. Objects on a layer can be shown, hidden, edited, or moved at the same time. Move objects into layers by using the Distribute To Layers command.

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• Views: 26,592
• Added: Apr 30, 2010
• Runtime: 00:01:42
• Tags: Flash ,  tutorial ,  Design Premium ,  Todd Perkins ,  beginner ,  cs5 ,  layers ,  production premium ,  web premium ,  stacking order

InDesign CS5's Layers Panel

Show: Visual Design CS5

See how the all new Layers panel lets you manage objects in complex documents with more control in InDesign CS5.

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• Views: 23,615
• Added: Apr 12, 2010
• Runtime: 00:02:59
• Tags: InDesign CS5 ,  layers panel

Episode 96

Show: Layers TV

RC and Corey take turns discussing some of the basics of working with type in the Adobe applications. They go over text boxes and the character panel, kerning and tracking, as well as how to download and install new fonts.

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• Views: 5,126
• Added: Mar 16, 2010
• Runtime: 00:26:54
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 95

Show: Layers TV

In this episode, RC goes through some housekeeping tips for Lightroom users and Author David duChemin shows up to talk about his new book; “Within the Frame”.

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• Views: 5,042
• Added: Jan 19, 2010
• Runtime: 00:22:44
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 94

Show: Layers TV

Corey has a tutorial showing how to wrap a graphic around a 3D object in Adobe Illustrator. RC tries to clear up some of the confusion about using the Pen tool in Illustrator and Photoshop.

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• Views: 3,951
• Added: Jan 11, 2010
• Runtime: 00:20:57
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 93

Show: Layers TV

RC has a tutorial on how to deliver video on the web using the Longtail video player and Dreamweaver. Corey talks about some Photoshop CS3 features that were left out of CS4 and how to get them back by visiting Adobe’s web site.

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• Views: 943
• Added: Jan 04, 2010
• Runtime: 00:18:43
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 92

Show: Layers TV

Corey talks about using Photoshop’s 3D tools and importing free 3D models to use in your designs. RC has a tutorial about using Fireworks to create AIR applications.

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• Views: 1,047
• Added: Dec 14, 2009
• Runtime: 00:17:52
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 91

Show: Layers TV

RC shares a tutorial about embedding Quick Time Virtual reality movies into a Dreamweaver page. Corey has a way to use alpha channels from Photoshop to create text wraps in InDesign

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• Views: 648
• Added: Dec 08, 2009
• Runtime: 00:16:23
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 85

Show: Layers TV

Corey has a tutorial about painting with words inside of Adobe Illustrator. RC talks about not tipping your hand when creating web galleries with Lightroom 2.

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• Views: 2,203
• Added: Sep 28, 2009
• Runtime: 00:17:45
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  Photoshop ,  Photoshop ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 84

Show: Layers TV

RC talks about where Fireworks fits into the Creative Suite and uses the application to do a quick website mock up. Corey is enamored with Wacom’s new Intuos4 and shows how to set it up for specific applications.

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• Views: 1,608
• Added: Aug 21, 2009
• Runtime: 00:23:40
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 83

Show: Layers TV

Corey has a tip on using Photoshop actions that he learned at Photoshop World from his friend Emily. RC recently discovered a site named Animoto that is great for creating slide shows.

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• Views: 1,240
• Added: Aug 13, 2009
• Runtime: 00:17:39
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 82

Show: Layers TV

Corey shares a tutorial about designing a tropical logo using Illustrator. RC talks about embedding web widgets and Google calendar into your Dreamweaver web page.

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• Views: 1,681
• Added: Jul 29, 2009
• Runtime: 00:15:44
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 80

Show: Layers TV

In this Photoshop Tutorial, Corey and RC demonstrate some new features of the Wacom Intuos 4 tablet. RC has a tutorial on producing better web layouts in Photoshop.

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• Views: 2,198
• Added: Jul 15, 2009
• Runtime: 00:21:35
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Layers TV: Creating an aged, gritty feel to video

Show: Digital Video CS4

RC has a tip about using multiple artboards in Adobe Illustrator. Jason "The Scriv" Scrivner is back on the show with a tutorial about video editing with After Effects and creating an aged, gritty feel for your video.

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• Views: 1,377
• Added: Jun 26, 2009
• Runtime: 00:22:47
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  after effects ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Layers TV: Creating a video intro using After Effects CS4

Show: Digital Video CS4

RC creates a basic video intro using After Effects CS4. Corey talks about transferring color sets between Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

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• Views: 11,136
• Added: Jun 26, 2009
• Runtime: 00:21:05
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 79

Show: Layers TV

This Photoshop tutorial covers sharing video files on the web using Flash. Special guest Christy Winter joins RC to talk about using layers with InDesign.

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• Views: 491
• Added: Jun 17, 2009
• Runtime: 00:25:22
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 78

Show: Layers TV

Corey’s tutorial is about creating a custom vector pattern using Photoshop and Illustrator. RC shows how to use Slideshow Pro along with Dreamweaver to add an image slideshow to your web page.

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• Views: 1,877
• Added: Jun 10, 2009
• Runtime: 00:21:38
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 76 (Bonus)

Show: Layers TV

Corey finishes up the button graphic that he started in Episode 76.

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• Views: 509
• Added: Jun 03, 2009
• Runtime: 00:03:58
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 76

Show: Layers TV

Corey recreates a graphic that you will recognize from an upcoming movie by using the 3D options in Photoshop Extended. RC talks about correcting a distorted image using the lens correction options in Photoshop.

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• Views: 1,070
• Added: May 27, 2009
• Runtime: 00:16:14
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Painting in After Effects CS4 with Photoshop Layer Styles

Show: Photoshop CAFE TV

Create cool animated “Liquid” effects using the paint tool in After Effects CS4 and imported Layer Styles from Photoshop. Learn how easy it is to make realistic animated drips.

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• Views: 5,794
• Added: Apr 22, 2009
• Runtime: 00:07:49
• Tags: Photoshop ,  Photoshop ,  after effects ,  after effects ,  cs4 ,  cs4 ,  liquid ,  motion graphics ,  motion graphics ,  paint

Episode 81

Show: Layers TV

RC discusses Photoshop’s Zoomify tool and how it can be used to post hi-res images to the web. Corey uses Photoshop to create a background graphic using distort filters, halftone patterns, and gradients.

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• Views: 1,025
• Added: Apr 09, 2009
• Runtime: 00:21:31
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 77

Show: Layers TV

RC uses After Effects to create an animated title that can then be imported into Flash as an FLV file. Corey demonstrates how to use vector graphics from the Symbols panel.

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• Views: 498
• Added: Mar 12, 2009
• Runtime: 00:23:12
• Tags: adobe ,  adobe ,  Photoshop ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 75

Show: Layers TV

RC creates a basic video intro using After Effects CS4. Corey talks about transferring color sets between Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

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• Views: 373
• Added: Feb 19, 2009
• Runtime: 00:21:05
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 73

Show: Layers TV

Corey finishes the tutorial he began last week on creating a fireball logo in Adobe Illustrator and moves it into Photoshop CS4 to add some 3D effect. RC talks about some of the changes and new features in Soundbooth CS4.

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• Views: 827
• Added: Feb 05, 2009
• Runtime: 00:24:38
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 71

Show: Layers TV

Corey’s tutorial uses Adobe Flash to split text in half and animate the two halves coming into the stage from opposite sides. RC demonstrates how to create a portfolio packet using Adobe Bridge and Acrobat.

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• Views: 2,225
• Added: Jan 22, 2009
• Runtime: 00:20:19
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Using the New Layer Palette in Photoshop CS4

Show: Peachpit TV for Photographers

Kevin Ames demonstrates a new UI feature that makes layer masking and adjustment layers much more convenient in Photoshop CS4 at Photoshop World Las Vegas, 2008.

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• Views: 2,669
• Added: Jan 20, 2009
• Runtime: 00:07:13
• Tags: layers ,  photoshop cs4 ,  Kevin Ames

Episode 70

Show: Layers TV

RC opens up Dreamweaver and talks about using CSS styles to manipulate IDs, tags, and descendant selectors. Corey experiments in Illustrator and creates geometric patterns called spirographs.

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• Views: 606
• Added: Jan 15, 2009
• Runtime: 00:20:42
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 69

Show: Layers TV

RC has a tip about using multiple artboards in Adobe Illustrator. Jason "The Scriv" Scrivner is back on the show with a tutorial about video editing with After Effects and creating an aged, gritty feel for your video.

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• Views: 254
• Added: Jan 08, 2009
• Runtime: 00:22:47
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  after effects ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 65

Show: Layers TV

Corey has a tutorial about how a layered document travels from Illustrator to Photoshop. RC talks about using web widgets with Dreamweaver CS4.

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• Views: 3,053
• Added: Dec 12, 2008
• Runtime: 00:16:51
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 64

Show: Layers TV

RC does some symbol swapping in Flash while Corey creates a 3D package design in Photoshop.

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• Views: 311
• Added: Dec 03, 2008
• Runtime: 00:23:17
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Layer Comps

Show: Photoshop for Video

Instructor Richard Harrington shows you how to use layer comps and scripts to save many design options in a single Photoshop file.

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• Views: 4,153
• Added: Dec 01, 2008
• Runtime: 00:07:16
• Tags: Photoshop ,  script ,  CS Production Premium ,  layer comp

Episode 63

Show: Layers TV

Jason Scrivner shares some tips on using the Motion Tracker in After Effects.

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• Views: 428
• Added: Nov 26, 2008
• Runtime: 00:20:59
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion ,  after effecs

Episode 62

Show: Layers TV

Corey talks about aligning and distributing inside of Illustrator. RC has a tutorial about creating a basic template inside of Dreamweaver.

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• Views: 675
• Added: Nov 19, 2008
• Runtime: 00:22:14
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 61

Show: Layers TV

RC talks about a time-saving Lightroom component called Fotoflow gallery by Digicrafts. Corey experiments with 3D objects in the new Photoshop CS4 Extended.

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• Views: 419
• Added: Nov 12, 2008
• Runtime: 00:27:57
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 60

Show: Layers TV

RC is really excited about all of the new upgrades in Flash CS4 and shares some of his favorites. Corey talks about using presets in InDesign.

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• Views: 19,547
• Added: Nov 05, 2008
• Runtime: 00:20:45
• Tags: adobe ,  adobe ,  Photoshop ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 59

Show: Layers TV

RC is out of town so Corey has asked Photoshop Guy Dave Cross to join him for this week’s episode of Layers TV. Corey and Dave are talking about new features in Adobe Illustrator CS4.

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• Views: 26,795
• Added: Oct 29, 2008
• Runtime: 00:18:22
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 58

Show: Layers TV

Corey shares a text effect that he created using Adobe Illustrator. RC has special guest Matt Kloskowski on the show to talk about HDR photography.

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• Views: 18,952
• Added: Oct 23, 2008
• Runtime: 00:21:22
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 57

Show: Layers TV

Corey is showing off a new improvement in Photoshop CS4 that allows users to apply distortion to a smart object. RC goes through his camera bag and talks about his favorite pieces of equipment.

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• Views: 30,372
• Added: Oct 14, 2008
• Runtime: 00:25:59
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 56

Show: Layers TV

Corey found a cool, free plugin that works with your web browser to create a 3D interface. RC shows off some of his favorite new features in Photoshop CS4.

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• Views: 27,020
• Added: Oct 12, 2008
• Runtime: 00:16:26
• Tags: cs4 ,  photography ,  Layers tv ,  curvs

Episode 55

Show: Layers TV

Corey uses an After Effects stroke feature to create a traced outline effect. RC answers some viewer questions about installing and using a Dreamweaver plugin called Lightbox 2 that displays your photos on the web.

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• Views: 26,854
• Added: Oct 01, 2008
• Runtime: 00:18:35
• Tags: Photoshop ,  after effects ,  design ,  .com ,  Layers tv

Episode 54

Show: Layers TV

Corey uses an After Effects stroke feature to create a traced outline effect. RC answers some viewer questions about installing and using a Dreamweaver plugin called Lightbox 2 that displays your photos on the web.

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• Views: 24,802
• Added: Sep 23, 2008
• Runtime: 00:25:11
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 51

Show: Layers TV

Corey goes over some of the cool things you can do with a Wacom pen tablet. Rich Harrington is back again and this time he is talking to Corey about moving layer styles from Photoshop to After Effects and back again.

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• Views: 5,365
• Added: Sep 02, 2008
• Runtime: 00:11:04
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 50, Part 2

Show: Layers TV

Special guest Megan O'Brien adds some finishing touches to her illustration that she started in part 1 of this episode.

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• Views: 4,150
• Added: Aug 27, 2008
• Runtime: 00:10:37
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion

Episode 50, Part 1

Show: Layers TV

RC talks about how a little organization can go a long way when preparing to layout a site in Dreamweaver. Special guest Megan O'Brien shows RC how she uses Photoshop with a pen tablet to draw and color her 2D illustrations.

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• Views: 9,527
• Added: Aug 26, 2008
• Runtime: 00:27:40
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Episode 49

Show: Layers TV

Corey shares a tutorial about using symbols and masks in Illustrator. Rich Harrington is back and this time he is talking about the Gradient Wipe feature inside of After Effects.

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• Views: 33,731
• Added: Aug 19, 2008
• Runtime: 00:12:55
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Episode 48

Show: Layers TV

RC opens up iTunes and shows viewers just how easy it is to find podcasts and other free content that is available out there. Jean Francois O'Kane makes another guest appearance to talk about setting white balance and exposure in your camera.

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• Views: 14,745
• Added: Aug 12, 2008
• Runtime: 00:12:53
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Episode 47

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Corey creates some shapes in Illustrator and turns them into a motion background using After Effects. Rich Harrington is back to show Corey how to use green screen technology with panorama shots in After Effects.

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• Views: 7,665
• Added: Aug 05, 2008
• Runtime: 00:17:19
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Episode 46

Show: Layers TV

RC goes through some of the general processes when using Lightroom and looks at some of the new features in Lightroom 2. Special guest Jean Francois O'Kane shares a photography video on lighting your subject with one light.

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• Views: 9,940
• Added: Jul 29, 2008
• Runtime: 00:21:39
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Episode 45

Show: Layers TV

Corey has a tutorial about using custom symbols to modify the bevel feature in Illustrator. Rich Harrington is back and this time he is teaching us how to use alpha channels from Photoshop to create transparency in video clips.

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• Views: 41,482
• Added: Jul 23, 2008
• Runtime: 00:14:39
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Episode 44

Show: Layers TV

Layers TV brings you a special, two-part episode. RC is joined by Kelby Media Group's creative director Felix Nelson who demonstrates how to illustrate the iPhone in Photoshop.

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• Views: 40,695
• Added: Jul 16, 2008
• Runtime: 00:21:24
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Episode 43

Show: Layers TV

Using Dreamweaver, RC goes through the basic steps of setting up a website from start to finish. Corey is joined by special guest Rich Harrington who goes over some of the common layer controls used in After Effects.

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• Views: 33,917
• Added: Jul 09, 2008
• Runtime: 00:18:02
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Episode 42

Show: Layers TV

RC has some tips about using Illustrator to create a brochure with text wraps inside. Corey shows how to customize your workspace in Photoshop and create an action that loads that workspace as soon as Photoshop opens.

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• Views: 26,197
• Added: Jul 02, 2008
• Runtime: 00:17:22
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Episode 41

Show: Layers TV

Corey has figured out to recreate an Andy Warhol portrait effect using Illustrator. RC has a couple of basic adjustments you can use in Premiere to make your video files stand out more.

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• Views: 30,467
• Added: Jun 25, 2008
• Runtime: 00:18:48
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Episode 40

Show: Layers TV

Corey is joined by guest co-host Richard Harrington to discuss working with video in Photoshop Extended, Premiere, and After Effects.

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• Views: 27,041
• Added: Jun 18, 2008
• Runtime: 00:19:06
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Episode 39

Show: Layers TV

RC has the new Fireworks CS4 beta and he takes it out for a little test drive. Corey revisits using symbols in Illustrator and how they are editable, like smart objects.

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• Views: 32,628
• Added: Jun 11, 2008
• Runtime: 00:19:58
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Episode 38

Show: Layers TV

Corey shares some favorite web resources for artists and designers. RC talks about backing up your photo collection using Lightroom in combination with external drives.

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• Views: 34,723
• Added: Jun 04, 2008
• Runtime: 00:23:47
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Episode 37

Show: Layers TV

RC has a tutorial about using After Effects to create some text animation and Corey has an introduction to using symbols in Illustrator and how they can be used to create some interesting graphics.

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• Views: 40,947
• Added: May 28, 2008
• Runtime: 00:23:28
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Episode 36

Show: Layers TV

Corey shows us a practical use for the Vanishing Point filter while RC and special guest Christy Winter break down how a recent Layers magazine cover design was created.

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• Views: 14,036
• Added: May 17, 2008
• Runtime: 00:14:44
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Episode 34

Show: Layers TV

RC's tutorial is straight out of Hollywood with a text design from one of this summer's blockbuster movies.

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• Views: 37,308
• Added: May 15, 2008
• Runtime: 00:18:27
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Episode 35

Show: Layers TV

Corey, who is flying solo behind the desk this week, has a tutorial on creating a repeating shape pattern to use as a background. RC recorded an interview with Eddie Tapp about his 90 Percent method of color correction.

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• Views: 11,273
• Added: May 13, 2008
• Runtime: 00:17:05
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Episode 32

Show: Layers TV

RC answers a viewer's question about how to export a multi-page document from InDesign to print as a booklet.

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• Views: 16,879
• Added: Apr 22, 2008
• Runtime: 00:17:17
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Episode 33

Show: Layers TV

Corey has learned how to use expressions in After Effects to make an object pulsate to the beat of a music track.

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• Views: 12,961
• Added: Apr 19, 2008
• Runtime: 00:14:06
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Episode 31

Show: Layers TV

Corey has a tutorial about the benefits of using vector masks and special guest Bert Monroy shares a tip he uses when working in Illustrator and Photoshop.

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• Views: 9,903
• Added: Apr 16, 2008
• Runtime: 00:12:23
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Episode 30

Show: Layers TV

In this motion graphics episode, Corey shows us how to use presets in After Effects to make a motion background with some animated text. RC uses Adobe Premiere to place a logo graphic in the corner of a video file.

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• Views: 10,544
• Added: Apr 08, 2008
• Runtime: 00:15:46
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Episode 28

Show: Layers TV

Corey has figured out how to create a 3D animation in Illustrator and special guest Matt Kloskowski answers some viewer questions about the benefits of working in Camera Raw.

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• Views: 21,969
• Added: Apr 04, 2008
• Runtime: 00:17:03
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Episode 27

Show: Layers TV

RC opens up Dreamweaver and discusses some of the benefits of using CSS in your web design. Corey has a tutorial on creating an object in Photoshop and animating it in After Effects.

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• Views: 16,894
• Added: Apr 03, 2008
• Runtime: 00:18:14
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Episode 29

Show: Layers TV

Corey talks about some useful scripts on the web that are available to anyone for download to use with Photoshop. RC answers a viewer question about turning an image into a cartoon using Illustrator.

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• Views: 12,331
• Added: Apr 01, 2008
• Runtime: 00:10:46
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Episode 26

Show: Layers TV

Corey and RC are hosting an informative episode this week. Corey discusses how to choose the right Wacom tablet and special guest Larry Becker joins RC to talk about the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP).

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• Views: 18,218
• Added: Mar 31, 2008
• Runtime: 00:23:14
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Episode 25

Show: Layers TV

Corey uses Photoshop to transform a video clip into a stylized image using the Import Video Frames as Layers command. RC goes over a couple of different ways to get your video file onto the web using Flash and Dreamweaver.

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• Views: 18,636
• Added: Mar 29, 2008
• Runtime: 00:17:45
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Episode 24

Show: Layers TV

RC uses Illustrator to recreate a complex geometric pattern that's featured in an eye-catching print ad. Corey's got a product review of a cool, new device called the ModBook.

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• Views: 23,199
• Added: Mar 27, 2008
• Runtime: 00:21:45
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Episode 23

Show: Layers TV

Corey demonstrates how to use filters and nested smart objects to create motion graphics in Photoshop CS3 Extended. RC talks about installing a Flash component to quickly and easily create an xml-based slideshow.

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• Views: 21,344
• Added: Mar 25, 2008
• Runtime: 00:18:48
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Episode 22

Show: Layers TV

RC takes us through creating a simple print ad using Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. Corey explains the concept of the Divine Proportion and how to use it to evaluate image composition.

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• Views: 22,500
• Added: Mar 23, 2008
• Runtime: 00:15:35
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Episode 21

Show: Layers TV

Corey breaks down a popular new effect to gives your static images some life. RC goes over some of the basics of using Masks in Flash.

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• Views: 23,707
• Added: Mar 21, 2008
• Runtime: 00:09:25
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Episode 20

Show: Layers TV

RC has a tutorial explaining some of the basics of working with buttons in Flash. Corey explores some of the fun you can have typing on a path in Illustrator.

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• Views: 18,999
• Added: Mar 18, 2008
• Runtime: 00:14:23
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Episode 19

Show: Layers TV

Corey has a workaround for exporting animations created in Photoshop CS3 Extended to a Flash video format. Special guest Dave Cross shares some tips and tricks to use in Illustrator.

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• Views: 19,264
• Added: Mar 17, 2008
• Runtime: 00:12:31
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Episode 18

Show: Layers TV

RC shares the benefits of using the Article Tool with your PDFs when you are working in Acrobat. Special guest David Ziser discusses lighting patterns to use in your portrait photography.

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• Views: 42,350
• Added: Mar 15, 2008
• Runtime: 00:18:24
• Tags: adobe ,  Photoshop ,  corey barker ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  rc concepcion