Summary  
This chapter teaches the concept of non-destructive state management through layered abstractions—using masks, smart objects, and selection refinement—to isolate and modify parts of data without altering the original.

General domain of usage  
Digital image editing

A few things I mentioned in the video that can be helpful to you:
- `Ctrl/Cmd` + **Create New Layer** icon will create a new layer underneath the selected layer;
- **`Ctrl/Cmd` + Mouse click** on the layer's thumbnail will make a selection around the layer's components;
- Make sure to rename layers as you create them to keep things neat and tidy;
- Always focus on maintaining a non-destructive workflow (Creating layer masks, groups, smart objects, smart filters, etc.).

Download the image attached to this chapter and add a second shadow for the walking man. This is your reference:


Here are some **hints**: **Masking**, **Opacity**, **Blur**, **Brush**, **Blending**.


Which of the following is considered a best practice for maintaining a non-destructive workflow in Photoshop?

Nu opnår du omfattende færdigheder inden for foto-redigering, digital kunst og grafisk design. Lær at navigere professionelt i Photoshops værktøjer og funktioner for at skabe imponerende visuelle elementer, manipulere billeder og forbedre dine kreative projekter. Uanset om du er nybegynder eller ønsker at forfine dine færdigheder, vil dette kursus give dig kompetencerne til at mestre Photoshop med selvtillid.

Lær at navigere i Photoshop, oprette nye projekter, tilpasse arbejdsområdet og blive fortrolig med softwaren.

Final Photoshop Project: Applying Advanced Editing Skills