layering in elements 15

[raymondj8214750]

Here's my question:  this is a pic of someone i want to do a scroll saw cutting of.  i have the threshold where i like it except for the left side of his face. I've watched videos of layering, but i can't figure out how to select a region make it a layer so that i can lighten that area up? i've done a lot of portraits without trying to layer them, but i know once i understand how to do this my world will get a whole lot easier!  lol

[hatstead]

raymondj8214750  wrote

I can't figure out how to select a region make it a layer so that i can lighten that area up?

1. Use one of the selection tools, e.g. lasso or selection brush, to select the area that you wish to enhance
2. Place this area on a separate layer (CTRL+J)
3. Place an adjustment layer above the layer created in step #2, and clip the adjustment layer to the layer below (CTRL+G)
4. For the adjustment layer you wish to use Brightness/contrast or Hue/saturation, for example. You can also adjust the layer opacity in the layers palette.