PATHS
How vectors work
Mastering the Pen Tool
Open or joined paths
Editing a path
Path to selection
Stroking a path

Layers help you work editably and bring new elements into an image. They serve as a safety net for retouching, and let you separate adjustments from image content. They allow you to backtrack and experiment. Layers can be grouped, blended, re-ordered and limited in effect. I'll show you how to get the best from them.

LAYERS
Understanding layer stacks
Layer Editability
Background
Image Layers
Adjustment Layers
Duplicating layers
Selecting layers
Moving layers
Re-ordering Layers
Layer visibility
Using Layer Masks
Using Clipping Groups
Controlling layer opacity Using Neutral Layers
Blending modes
Layer management
Grouping layers
Locking layers
Transforming layers
Warping Layers
Layer effects
Text Layers (vectors)
Working with Smart Objects
Understanding Rasterization