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Why You Should Use Adjustment Layers

By Dave Cross  ·  February 16th, 2006

When you’re adjusting an image, one of the best methods is to use an adjustment layer. Here’s an overview of the reasons why you should use them, rather than making adjustments directly to the image itself. An adjustment layer is…

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2 Replies to Why You Should Use Adjustment Layers:

  1. Laton J

    December 18, 2010 at 8:05 am

    A very good explanation of the the Adjudtment Layers and the many ways that you can use them.

  2. Henry

    January 18, 2011 at 12:26 pm

    very clear and helpfull as to why there is an advantage to using the adjustment layer..altough it didnt really drive home the face that it is non-destructive (no permanent affect to the original image or backround layer) which is one of the main reasons i feel you should be using the adjustment layer.

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