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How to use Liquify and see both layers?

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November 27, 2023
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Hello I have a question. I'm trying to change a little the shape of the hat.

Now the problem is that when I select the hat - layer, and I go to Filter .-> Liquify,

the new windows opened show just the hat, I can't see the image of the dog.
So, I have to liquify the hat 'randomly'without actually see the shape I want to give because I can't see also the head of the dog.
So what I should do? I wish to see both dog and hat (even if are in 2 separated layers).
There's a way to liquify the hat by watching actually how it looks over the dog head? (his name is "Argo" ) 😄

Thank you in advance for the help!

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Correct answer Valentina ♡

Thank you, I see, thanks for let me know, I think it could be useful if one day Photoshop updates will have the possibility to liquify and see two layers together . Maybe I could even duplicated the 2 layers, so one is merged and I will adjust the hat over the layer of the dog, then, return to the photoshop and mask the merged layer and work again as if I have 2 separated layers... in this way I can have the hat separated again from the dog (as I need to make 2 images, one with hat and one without hat, at the end of the edits)
I like the retouch of the hat as you made, thanks it's good that way!

Greg_S.

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You did a great job getting Argo ready for Xmas. 😁

Valentina ♡Author

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Thanks! Yes!

Greg_S.

Community Expert

@Valentina ♡, you have a very good grasp of working with layers, and I'm sure your idea will work too. And I'm also sure you can do a much better job with the hat than my quick edit.

The full Photoshop CC allows you to see all layers in the Liquify Filter. I really doubt whether Elements will add this feature in the future.

Valentina ♡Author

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Oh, ok, I see, thanks again for always helping us on the community!

almost ready, thank you again!

Greg_S.

Community Expert

I think you can use the Liquify Filter on only one layer at a time. My suggestion is that you edit the rest of the image and flatten it before using the Liquify Filter. Or, you could just merge 2 or more of the layers that you want to see, and work on the merged layer.

Valentina ♡AuthorCorrect answer

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Thank you, I see, thanks for let me know, I think it could be useful if one day Photoshop updates will have the possibility to liquify and see two layers together . Maybe I could even duplicated the 2 layers, so one is merged and I will adjust the hat over the layer of the dog, then, return to the photoshop and mask the merged layer and work again as if I have 2 separated layers... in this way I can have the hat separated again from the dog (as I need to make 2 images, one with hat and one without hat, at the end of the edits)
I like the retouch of the hat as you made, thanks it's good that way!

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