Layers : the complete guide to Photoshop´s most powerful feature / Matt Kloskowski.

1: Layer Basics -- Layer basics -- Using multiple layers -- Everything else about layers -- How do I -- 2: Blending Layers -- Three blend modes you need most -- Closer look at blend modes -- Layer blend modes for photographers -- How do I -- 3: Adjustment Layers -- Adjustment layer basics -- Making selective adjustments -- Super flexible adjustments -- Some more adjustment layer ideas -- Fix one photo-fix ´em all! -- Adjustment layer blend mode trick -- How do I -- 4: Layer Mask -- Layer mask basics -- Only layer mask ´gotcha´ -- Deeper look into layer masks -- Using layer masks automatically -- Combining multiple images -- Making one layer fit into another -- How do I -- 5: Type And Shape Layers -- Creating type layers -- All about shape layers -- How do I -- 6: Enhancing Photos With Layers -- Combining multiple exposures -- Painting with light -- Dodging and burning done right -- Psuedo-HDR effect -- Replacing a sky -- Auto-aligning layers for group photos -- Enhancing depth of field -- Selective sharpening -- Boosting specific colors -- Creating soft focus -- How do I -- 7: Retouching With Layers -- Layered trick to removing wrinkles and blemishes -- Smoothing and enhancing skin -- Making eyes and teeth whiter -- Removing distractions -- Content-aware fill: it´s cloning and healing combined! -- How do I -- 8: Layer Styles -- Layer style basics -- Creating a watermark -- Creating reusable photo effects -- Some more layer style ideas -- How do I -- 9: Smart Layers -- Five reasons why smart objects rock! -- Designing templates with smart objects -- Double processing your photos -- How do I -- 10: Advanced Layer Blending And Compositing -- Replacing a person´s background -- Advanced layer blending -- Wrapping graphics on uneven surfaces -- Using layers for lighting and shadows -- Creating the main cover image -- How do I learn more from Matt? -- Index.