The Layers interface

The Layers panel can be opened using the overlapping squares icon at the top right-hand corner of the Procreate interface, as shown in the following screenshot:

Figure 7.2: The Layers panel

To be able to effectively work with layers, let’s first get familiar with the different elements of the interface in the following sections.

Create a new layer

In the top right-hand corner of the Layers panel, you will spot a + icon. This button lets you create a new layer on top of your current layer.

Any image you import into the canvas automatically gets inserted as a new layer. This is done using the Add menu, shown in the following screenshot:

Figure 7.3: The Add menu

If you want to import an image or file but don’t want it to appear on your time-lapse video, you can swipe left on Insert a file or Insert a photo to reveal a button that says Insert a private file/photo. If you tap this button, any image...