Layer Fundamentals – The Heart of Affinity Photo
In this chapter, we will tackle the single largest fundamental concept of any photo editing program…the concept of layers. Layers come in a variety of types, so we will first discuss what layers are and how we can add them, delete them, and change them. After that, we will look at various types of layers, including adjustment layers, a concept called live filter layers, and lastly, we will touch on text style layers.
In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:
- Understanding layers
- What are adjustment layers?
- Live filter layers
- Text layers
- Layers – practical editing practice
- Professional tips, tricks, and important points
