Paint Shop Pro X User Guide - FTP - Corel Corporation

Layers are like separate sheets that you combine to create a final composition.Each layer you add begins as a transparent sheet over the background. As you add brushstrokes, vector objects, or text, you cover up parts of the Background layer. Transparentareas allow you to see the underlying layers. You can stack multiple layers to createartistic compositions, photo collages, or complex illustrations. For more informationabout different types of layers, see “Understanding layers” in the Help.Using layers with photosWhen you open a digital photo or a scanned image in Corel Paint Shop Pro, the imageis on the background layer. For most photographic enhancements, such as cropping,correcting colors, or retouching, you can work on the background layer without everadding another layer. If you want to create interesting effects or make the correctionseasier to perform, you can use layers as you work.To use layers with photos• Perform one or more tasks from the following table.ToPreserve the original image before makingchangesMake color and tonal correctionsDo the followingMake a duplicate of the background layer bychoosing Layers Duplicate. To work onthe duplicate layer, click it in the Layerspalette to make it the active layer.Use adjustment layers instead of changingthe image directly. For more informationabout using adjustment layers, see “Usingadjustment layers” in the Help.66 Corel Paint Shop Pro X User Guide