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?

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Final Photoshop Project: Applying Advanced Editing Skills