How to Change the Opacity of a Layer in Procreate
Transparency in Procreate
Adjusting the transparency of a layer can tone down colors of a drawn element or makes image more see through. Changing the opacity of a layer in Procreate can help you create layered and texture effects, especially for backgrounds. This post provides a quick video tutorial on how to change the opacity of a layer and written instructions are below.
How to Change the Opacity of a Layer in Procreate
To change the opacity of a layer in Procreate, go to the Layer panel and select the layer you wish to change the opacity of and click N.
The Layer adjustment panel will display, along with the Opacity bar.
Adjust the opacity by simply pressing the dot and shift left and right to your preferred opacity value.
Done! You can apply this to any layer you create.
I hope this quick tutorial helps and provides you more insight on Procreate tools. A huge piece to learning Procreate is to simply experiment and play with the tools on your own. The more you know about these tools and tricks, the better you can leverage these tools to make your art in an efficient and timely manner. Like any program or platform, it is all about understanding its tools, its capabilities, as well as, its limitations. Knowing about these tools early on can help you be a more proficient digital artist.
Happy creating! Do you have a favorite tool you like to use in Procreate? Share in the comments section below, I would love to know! Mine is the Color Drop tool and you can learn more about it here.
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