Layers TV: Episode 15

RC has a photo that he wants to enhance using some selection and blend mode tricks.

• Run an Unsharp Mask filter and subtly bring in the effects of your adjustment layer.
• Create a color layer and play around with the blend modes to add a new feel to the image.
• Use the shift key and space bar to make complex selections, and add to those selections using the pen tool.
• Fill the selections and then use a soft light blend mode to produce a glow.

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Special guest Scott Kelby is in the studio and he is ready to share some of his favorite InDesign keyboard shortcuts, including:

• Changing your fonts quickly.
• Adding sides to your polygonal shape.
• Quickly accessing the Move tool when working with a type layer.
• Saving multiple documents at once.
• Changing your ruler units.
• Quickly accessing your type preferences.
• And More….