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58 Applying Image Effects

Using filter layers

If you apply a filter effect to a standard or background layer, the layer is

permanently altered. However, if you want the flexibility of being able to edit

your filters at any point in the future (and don't want to destroy the layer

contents) you can convert your standard or background layer to a Filter Layer

(e.g., L_213).

Think of a Filter Layer as a way of keeping layer content independent of any

filters you wish to use, with the flexibility of being able to manipulate a filter

layer in the same way as other layers. Otherwise without filter layers, you would

have to repeatedly undo your operations if you've had a rethink and no longer

want to apply a specific filter.

When applied, filters are created within filter groups, nested individually under

the Filter Layer. When you double-click a filter you display its specific settings.

You can apply a blend mode and opacity to each filter, and additionally filter

masking to the filter group.

For added security, it's good practice to create a duplicate of any

background layer you initially have.

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