Photoshop Feature #39: Layer Comps

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Layer comps let you assemble multiple image variations or even independent pieces of artwork inside a single Adobe Photoshop file. The Layer Comps palette gives you the freedom to explore.

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Photoshop Feature #39: Layer Comps

Photoshop Top 40 with Deke McClelland

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published 16 years ago

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Layer comps let you assemble multiple image variations or even independent pieces of artwork inside a single Adobe Photoshop file. The Layer Comps palette gives you the freedom to explore.

46 episodes

#Tech #Photoshop #Cs5 #Adobe Cs4 Creative Suite #Digital Photography #Dekepod #Lynda #lynda.com #Video #Graphic Design

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