12 Non-Destructive Image Editing

What is non-destructive Image editing

• Working in Photoshop without altering or changing original pixels of an image.

• Saving in Photoshop format.

• knowing where to find original images.

• Menu: Edit/Undo

What are good non-destructive Image editing practices.

• Backing up a layer before changing the pixels

• Using Smart Objects

• Using adjustment layers instead of Menu: Adjustments

• All of the above

How do you create a layer to be a Smart Object.

• Right Click on the layer and choose "Convert to Smart Object".

• Highlight a layer and choose "Convert to Smart Object" in the upper left menu in the Layers palette.

• Highlight a layer and choose "Convert to Smart Object" in Menu: Layers

• All of the above

Where is a Smart Object's actual image stored.

• Smart Objects are the same as actual pixels.

• The actual pixels are stored in a separate .psb file

• The actual pixels are stored in a sub layer.

• Smart objects are vector art only.

What can we NOT do with a Smart Object

• Apply Gaussian Blur filter

• Apply Hue/Saturation Adjustment

• Use the spot healing brush.

• Apply FX Bevel and Emboss