Here I'm using a background texture that I downloaded from Adobe Stock, and I've added the words 'LAYER' and 'EFFECTS'. If you want to follow along, open any image to use as a background, and then add some text above it. We've got a lot to cover, so let's get started!ĭownload this tutorial as a print-ready PDF! Setting up the document So before you begin, you'll want to make sure that your copy of Photoshop is up to date. This tutorial is exclusively for Photoshop 2020 and newer. I'll even show you how to add multiple copies of an effect to the same layer, how to scale layer effects to fit your image, how to save your effects as custom layer style presets, and more! We'll look at the brand new layer styles included with Photoshop 2020, and I'll show you where to find the missing styles from earlier versions of Photoshop.įrom there, you'll learn how to add and edit your own layer effects, and how to take full advantage of Photoshop 2020's amazing new gradients and patterns. In this first tutorial in my series on Photoshop layer effects, I cover everything you need to know to add layer effects and layer styles in Photoshop CC 2020! We'll start by learning the difference between a layer effect and a layer style, and how to use Photoshop's layer style presets to add instant one-click effects to your images.
