This is the optional guide which supports session 7 of Celia Henderson's What Why How / Menus and Panels Photoshop workshops.
It is a detailed guide on the tools & features which Celia covers in the session and can be downloaded to be kept/printed, etc. It is yours to keep.
I will guarantee you enjoy these hand outs - I will refund you if you do not!
In this third and final part of our deep dive into Layers, Celia tackles one of the most powerful features in Photoshop: Layer Comps. This tool is a game-changer for anyone who needs to create multiple versions of a design, whether you are testing different text layouts, colour schemes or image placements, without creating a dozen separate files.
This 26-page companion guide is your essential desk-side reference. It breaks down complex workflows into simple, step-by-step recipes, meaning you can stop scribbling notes and start creating.
Inside this 26-page guide, you will discover:
Layer Comps Demystified: A complete guide to creating, updating and exporting Layer Comps. Learn how to save snapshots of your layer visibility, position and styles to switch between design ideas instantly.
Smart Objects & Layer Comps: An advanced but incredibly useful technique for embedding one design inside another (like placing a logo or contact card) and controlling its variations from the main document.
Clipping Masks: The secret to clean, non-destructive composites. Learn how to use one layer to shape another.
Matting & Decontamination: Essential skills for cleaning up tricky edges on cut-out subjects (like hair or fur) to remove those annoying colour halos.
Slice Tools: A practical guide to slicing up an image into smaller sections for export, great for creating Instagram grids or web assets.
Align & Distribute: Ensure your layers are perfectly organised and spaced with a click of a button.
Whether you are designing a poster, compositing a complex image or just want to speed up your workflow, this guide puts the power of professional layer management in your hands.
This does not include access to the recording for this series. The link to join that is below:
https://www.camversation.co.uk/event-details/photoshop-unlocked-the-hidden-power-of-menus-panels-celia-henderson-2026-01-12-13-00
