Photoshop Tools and Functions

This video tutorial by Spencer from Pixel & Bracket is a beginner-friendly lesson on Photoshop layers. It covers the basics of layers, including how to create, manage, and manipulate different types of layers such as shape and text layers. The tutorial also explains blending modes, opacity adjustments, and the use of painting and selection tools. The key takeaway is understanding how layers stack and interact in Photoshop, which is essential for working with various documents and projects.

What is the default color of a new Photoshop document's background layer?

• Black

• White

• Transparent

• Gray

How can you unlock the background layer in Photoshop?

• Right-click and select 'Unlock'

• Drag the layer to the top

• Click the lock icon

• Double-click the layer

Which tool is used to create a shape layer in Photoshop?

• Eraser Tool

• Gradient Tool

• Rectangle Tool

• Brush Tool

What happens when you hold the Shift key while creating a shape with the Rectangle Tool?

• It locks the shape into a perfect square

• It creates a circle

• It duplicates the shape

• It changes the color

What is the purpose of blending modes in Photoshop?

• To change the layer's color

• To adjust the layer's size

• To control how layers interact visually

• To lock the layer

How can you adjust the visibility of a layer in Photoshop?

• Change the layer's blending mode

• Adjust the opacity

• Rename the layer

• Move the layer to the top

What does the checkerboard pattern on a layer indicate?

• The layer is locked

• The layer is hidden

• The layer is transparent

• The layer is selected

Which tool would you use to paint on a new layer in Photoshop?

• Crop Tool

• Eraser Tool

• Move Tool

• Brush Tool

What is the function of the Marquee Selection Tool?

• To move a layer

• To erase parts of a layer

• To select a specific area

• To paint on a layer

How can you move a selected area to a new layer?

• Use the Move Tool

• Copy and paste the selection

• Drag the selection

• Use the Eraser Tool