Photoshop Layers and Masks 3

Question 1

What is a Smart Object in Photoshop?

Accepted Answer

A layer container that preserves original image data for non-destructive editing

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A layer that auto-adjusts to canvas size

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A layer linked to an external database

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A type of adjustment layer

Question 2

How do you reveal the contents beneath a layer using a gradient on a layer mask?

Accepted Answer

Apply a white-to-black gradient on the layer mask

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Apply a color gradient directly to the layer

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Use the Gradient Overlay layer style

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Apply a black-to-white gradient on the image layer

Question 3

What is the function of the Pass Through blending mode on a Layer Group?

Accepted Answer

Allows blend modes of individual layers inside the group to interact with layers outside the group

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Prevents blending between layers inside the group

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Locks all layers inside the group

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Converts the group to a smart object

Question 4

Which command converts a regular layer into the Background layer in Photoshop?

Accepted Answer

Layer > New > Background From Layer

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Layer > Flatten

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Edit > Define Background

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Image > Background Layer

Question 5

What is the keyboard shortcut to create a new blank layer in Photoshop?

Accepted Answer

Ctrl+Shift+N

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Ctrl+L

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Ctrl+Alt+N

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Ctrl+N

Question 6

What does reducing the Fill percentage of a layer do differently than reducing Opacity?

Accepted Answer

Fill affects only pixel content transparency while Opacity also affects layer style transparency

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Fill affects layer styles transparency while Opacity affects only pixel content

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Fill and Opacity are identical in all cases

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Fill only affects text layers