Getting Started in Photoshop - Episode 1: Layers Overview

This is the first Episode of the video series where I'm teaching the basics of Photoshop for Photographers.

In my opinion, "Layers" is the bedrock of Photoshop. In this episode, I introduce and explain layers and talk about three of the more popular things you can do with layers in Photoshop.

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[rupertwu]

No doubt, Anthony is the best teacher in Youtube. Clear and concise!

[peterwilliams]

The VERY BEST Tutor of Photoshop and Lightroom on the net - Mr Morganti, we salute you, sir !

[kurtissutley]

I have no doubt you have the easiest presentations and explanations on the web. I used you tutorials for Lightroom and have graduated up to Photoshop. At every opportunity I recommend your videos and will continue to do so. Thank you so much for taking the stress out of post-processing. Please keep up your great work. For all your loyal followers, I thank you.

[Bloggerky]

Very useful. There are a lot of us who use LR, but don't have an easy transition to PS. Getting the concepts down, before plunging into a lot of mind-numbing detail, is an excellent approach. Thanks!

[KillaRockG]

There are a lot of PS and LR tutorials out there but not everyone presenting them are "teachers". You are very easy to follow and understand plus you have a very calming voice, lol! Thanks so much for taking the incredible amount of time in creating these videos to share and educate us. I just want you to know that you are truly appreciated.

[michaelmcphee]

After a decade or more of using Lightroom and now with it being subscription only and having Photoshop available I'm dipping my toe in the water and giving PS a go after being intimidated by it forever.
Ive looked around and your explanation of layers makes the most sense. Thank you.

[jimmitchell]

I'm really thrilled you are starting this series. There are many others out there but you go slow enough that the work actually sinks in. Have been enjoying your work for years.

[DavidGodwinCalico]

I have been using Photoshop for years mostly for color, light, contrast, etc. adjustments and cropping. I have not used the other tools in the photoshop toolbox due to the fact that most assume that you know certain like how layers and masks work. You are the first to take me through the process step by step, Thank You! I am excited to start watching your Lightroom Videos so I can make full use of what I am paying for!

[compasspropertiesnow]

Thank you Ant, I am excited about the new series. You are the best out there!

[avs]

Presented in the clearest language at an excellent pace that didn't keep me hitting pause to unravel the points made. Thank you so much.

[tedroneous]

Seriously... who are the 9 people that thumbs downed this video... it is very simple and incredibly helpful. Thanks for posting this Anthony!!!

[baltasokolade]

OMG this was soooo helpful, i have photography package of Lr and Ps and finally I will be able to understand how to use PS. Thanks so much, lets keep on learning :)

[whc]

Good teacher with a voice that keeps me interested. I'll be watching many more of his videos. Thank you Anthony.

[stevecallaghan]

Anthony you are such a good teacher! I have followed your tutorials for some time now and am very pleased you are doing a series on Photoshop. I now feel confident to transition from Lightroom with a solid foundation because of your easy to grasp teaching style. I look forward to future tutorials.

[aduakwa]

What a teacher! Love the analogy between algebra and calculus! Learning at the feet of the best.

[rutkatal]

THANK YOU, ANTHONY, SO MUCH FOR YOUR PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSHOP. YOU ARE AN EXCELLENT INSTRUCTOR AND I LEARN MORE AND MORE FROM ONE SESSION TO THE NEXT. THE VIDEOS ARE VERY HELPFUL AND THE EXPLANATIONS SO PRECISE AND CLEAR! FOR THE FIRST TIME I FEEL THAT I UNDERSTAND THE PROCESS. ALL THE BEST AND THANKS AGAIN.

[lissyjean-pierre]

You are amazing! Thank you for helping begginner photographer understand and see that anything is possible. Knowledge is power!

[avia]

yes!! I was waiting for this episodes.. thankyou

[gabriellacassano]

I am so privileged to have found you, you are the best. Thank you for what you do. I was losing my mojo in photography and you have inspired me once again to raise my level of education.

[mattuk]

Basic user of PS and LR and have watched hours of your videos. Thank you Anthony and look forward to the next instalment.