Photoshop Tips Collection (101-120)

101. In the layer's panel, you can adjust the opacity, color mixing, etc. for the effect after the filter has been performed (the object of the operation must be a layer).

102. Feather on the selected range can reduce the sense of abruptness.

103. When using the "Filter" → "Rendering" → "Cloud" filter, to generate more obvious cloud patterns, you can hold down the Alt key and then execute the command; To generate low diffusion clouds Effect, you can hold down the Shift key and then execute the command.

104. When using the "Filter" → "Rendering" → "Light Effects" filter, to copy the light in the dialog box, you can hold down the Alt key and then drag the light source to achieve the copy.

105. Handle the selected area. If there is no selected area, the entire image is processed; if only one layer or one channel is selected, only the current layer or channel is active.

106. The processing effect of the filter is in pixels, that is, the same parameters are used to process images of different resolutions, and the effect will be different.

107. In the RGB mode, you can use all the filters for your graphics. Text must be converted to graphics before you can use filters.

108. Using the new filter should first use the default settings experiment, then try a lower configuration and try a higher configuration again. Observe the following changes in the process and results. Use a smaller image for processing and save the copied original file instead of using "Restore." This allows the operator to compare the results they have made and write down the settings that they really like.

109. Before selecting a filter, place the image in a newly created layer and then use a filter to process the layer. This method allows the operator to blend the effect of the filter into the image, or change the color mixing mode to get the desired effect. This method can also allow the operator to change the filter effect of the image at any time according to his own idea during the design process.

110. Even if the operator has processed the layer with a filter, you can select the "fade..." command. When users use this command, they only need to adjust the opacity, but also change the color mixing mode. The operator can optionally process the layer with a filter before ending this command. Note that if "restore" is used, it cannot be changed.

111. Some filters can handle a single channel at a time, such as a green channel, and very interesting results can be obtained. Note that any filter can be used when working with grayscale images.

112. Performing data processing on the alpha channel with a filter will give exciting results (it is also possible to process grayscale images), then use the channel as a selection, and then apply other filters to process the entire image through the selection. This technique is especially suitable for crystal refractor filters.

113. Users can break the appropriate settings and observe what happens. When the user does not set the filter as usual, strange special effects can sometimes be obtained. For example, setting the virtual mask or the parameters of dust and scratches to a higher level can sometimes smooth the color of the image, and the effect is particularly good.

114. There is a technique that can produce better special effects, namely the same number of times (not too many times). This technology is particularly good in Western Europe for handling filters. Of course it can also be used for other filters. Users can also use the same filter settings, or completely different filters, multiple times for the same selection, see how the effect.

115. The effects of some filters are very obvious. Subtle adjustment of parameters will lead to obvious changes. Therefore, you need to carefully select them so as not to lose the style of each filter because the change is too large. Images dealing with transitions can only be used as samples or examples, but they are not the best artwork. The use of filters should also be selectively carried out according to the needs of artistic creation.

Layer tips

116. To move the current selected layer up: When you press the “ctrl +]” key combination, you can flip the current layer up; press the “ctrl+[” key combination, you can put the current Layer down one level.

117. Use the mouse to drag the layer you want to copy to the New icon on the top of the panel to create a new layer.

118. While moving a layer or selecting a range, hold down the Shift key to force horizontal, vertical, or 45° movement.

119. When moving a layer or selecting a range, press the arrow keys on the keyboard to move 1 pixel at a time.

120. When moving a layer or selecting a range, hold down the Shift key and then press the arrow keys on the keyboard to do 10 pixels at a time.