Lesson Description
This first walkthrough helps you get oriented: position the panel where it is comfortable to use and learn how its controls are grouped. Identify the line separating the “master buttons” (layers, masks, and adjustments) from the rest, then locate blending modes, filters, finishing tools, and utilities. You will also explore the new selection controls, learn what Apply Mask does, and find the stars and advanced tools at the top.
What you will learn
- Arrange your workspace by placing the panel where it's most comfortable for you.
- Identify the section of master buttons and why is it the basis of the flow.
- Recognize the blending modes, adjustments, filters and finishing areas.
- Locate the selection zone.
- Activate or deactivate help messages.
Pro Tip:
If it's your first time with Art Panel, leave Show Tooltips activated: saves you from memorising buttons and greatly speeds up learning the panel.
Practical Checklist
- I placed the panel in a fixed and convenient location on the interface.
- I located the dividing line and the master button section.
- I've verified that the tooltips appear on hover (and I know how to turn them off).
Technical Glossary
Show Tooltips Option to show/hide explanatory messages on hover.
Master buttons lower area controlling layers, masks, and adjustment layers.
Apply Mask button that alters the behavior of some functions depending on how masking is applied.