Photoshop Skills Part 3: Layer Comps, Smart Objects, and Tips - L6162c

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Photoshop is an amazing tool for working with photographs, but it also offers some key functions that can make the life of a designer much easier. Join Photoshop Hall of Famer and MAX Master Dave Cross as he reveals some creative and productive tools and techniques that designers will love. Understanding the relationship between artboards, libraries, layer comps, and Smart Objects can dramatically speed up design work, while functions like Select Subject, Variables, and the Blend If sliders and patterns can open up a world of creative possibilities.

In Part 3, you’ll learn how to

  • Use layer comps to make multiple designs in one document
  • Harness the power of Smart Objects
  • Take advantage of keyboard shortcuts and power tips to get the most from Photoshop and Creative Cloud

Technical Level: Beginner, Intermediate

Type: Lab

Category: How To

Track: Graphic Design

Audience: Graphic Designer, Print Designer, UI and UX, Web Designer