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title: "Photoshop – Creative Layer Effects"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/solid/academy/photoshop-creative-layer-effects/"
description: "https://vimeo.com/25154391 Learn about the power of Photoshop Layers. Starting at ground zero of what is a layer, this webinar walks through the layer effects a…"
vertical: "Software"
area: "Academy"
date: "2023-08-15"
last_modified: "2023-08-15"
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# Photoshop – Creative Layer Effects

Learn about the power of Photoshop Layers. Starting at ground zero of what is a layer, this webinar walks through the layer effects available in Photoshop and how they can be combined for eye popping results.

 Duration: **1 hour 31 minutes**  
- What is a Layer (1:30)
- The PSD (2:46)
- Layer Styles (4:20)
- Accessing the Layer Style Dialogue Box (12:53)
- Blending Options (13:18)
- Applying a Layer Style (18:09)
- Moving Drop Shadows with a Mouse (18:41)
- Setting Default Layer Styles (20:10)
- Applying Strokes (25:30)
- Glass Effect (31:10)
- Creating Your Own Layer Style (40:36)
- Cast Shadow Effect (55:32)
- Double Stroked Text (1:08:58)
- Metallic Text (1:14:59)
- Neon Text Effect (1:23:52)