Setting up the document

• Start off by opening the image in Photoshop. It all works exactly the same as other programmes. (File >Open - find the image where it is saved on your computer and select it).
• Make sure that your Layers palette is open and positioned where you want it.
  (Window >Layers - you can drag the title bar to move it so that it is positioned comfortably for you to access easily).
• Another important palette that you may need for this exercise is the history palette. It is really useful for stepping back stages if you want to delete a few of your most recent moves.
  (Window >History).

• Double click on the highlighted layer in the palette entitled background.
• A 'new layer' window pops up, as shown in the diagram above, select the OK button. (this converts the embedded background image into a layer called 'Layer 0' and unlocks it - you will notice the little lock icon on the right disappears).