Blending Modes

Anyone’s got some advance tutorials about blending modes (examples, etc)

Thanks

Frank

"Frank" wrote in message

Anyone’s got some advance tutorials about blending modes (examples, etc)

I do not, but I have a learning tip: select the layer, then click on the Normal blending mode, then press the down-arrow key and watch the changes at each mode. You can press down-arrow and up continuously as you please.

"Frank" wrote in message

Anyone’s got some advance tutorials about blending modes (examples, etc)

I do not, but I have a learning tip: select the layer, then click on the Normal blending mode, then press the down-arrow key and watch the changes at each mode. You can press down-arrow and up continuously as you please.

"Etaoin Shurdlu" wrote in message

"Frank" wrote in message

Anyone’s got some advance tutorials about blending modes (examples, etc)

I do not, but I have a learning tip: select the layer, then click on the Normal blending mode, then press the down-arrow key and watch the changes at each mode. You can press down-arrow and up continuously as you please.

mine works if I select it and use the wheel on the mouse, also works for trying different fonts………..
best way to see what the layer modes do:
open a photo
make one solid color layer over it
try all the modes
then put the solid layer under it
try all modes
turn off or delete solid layer
make one duplicate layer of the picture
try all blending modes

"Etaoin Shurdlu" wrote in message

"Frank" wrote in message

Anyone’s got some advance tutorials about blending modes (examples, etc)

I do not, but I have a learning tip: select the layer, then click on the Normal blending mode, then press the down-arrow key and watch the changes at each mode. You can press down-arrow and up continuously as you please.

mine works if I select it and use the wheel on the mouse, also works for trying different fonts………..
best way to see what the layer modes do:
open a photo
make one solid color layer over it
try all the modes
then put the solid layer under it
try all modes
turn off or delete solid layer
make one duplicate layer of the picture
try all blending modes

"Frank" wrote in news:dpk1qu$n48$1
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Anyone’s got some advance tutorials about blending modes (examples,

etc)

Thanks

Frank

Normal (N): Choose this mode to paint or edit an image normally. A paint tool coats the image with
the foreground color, and an edit tool manipulates the existing colors in an image according to the
Opacity, Strength, Flow, and Exposure values.
Two color modes prevent Photoshop from rendering soft or translucent edges. The black-and-white
and indexed modes (Image

"Frank" wrote in news:dpk1qu$n48$1
@nwrdmz01.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com:

Anyone’s got some advance tutorials about blending modes (examples,

etc)

Thanks

Frank

Normal (N): Choose this mode to paint or edit an image normally. A paint tool coats the image with
the foreground color, and an edit tool manipulates the existing colors in an image according to the
Opacity, Strength, Flow, and Exposure values.
Two color modes prevent Photoshop from rendering soft or translucent edges. The black-and-white
and indexed modes (Image

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"Frank" wrote in message

Anyone’s got some advance tutorials about blending modes (examples, etc)

I do not, but I have a learning tip: select the layer, then click on the Normal blending mode, then press the down-arrow key and watch the changes at each mode. You can press down-arrow and up continuously as you please.

Dang, I didn’t know you could do THAT! Here I’ve been clicking on the drop- down and choosing the Mode each time, when I wanted to try different Blending Mode techniques. One learns something new each day here – thanks.

Hunt

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"Frank" wrote in message

Anyone’s got some advance tutorials about blending modes (examples, etc)

I do not, but I have a learning tip: select the layer, then click on the Normal blending mode, then press the down-arrow key and watch the changes at each mode. You can press down-arrow and up continuously as you please.

Dang, I didn’t know you could do THAT! Here I’ve been clicking on the drop- down and choosing the Mode each time, when I wanted to try different Blending Mode techniques. One learns something new each day here – thanks.

Hunt

Is that available in Elements 2? Can’t find it….

Thanks
"Hunt" wrote in message

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"Frank" wrote in message

Anyone’s got some advance tutorials about blending modes (examples, etc)

I do not, but I have a learning tip: select the layer, then click on the Normal blending mode, then press the down-arrow key and watch the changes at
each mode. You can press down-arrow and up continuously as you please.

Dang, I didn’t know you could do THAT! Here I’ve been clicking on the drop-
down and choosing the Mode each time, when I wanted to try different Blending
Mode techniques. One learns something new each day here – thanks.
Hunt

Is that available in Elements 2? Can’t find it….

Thanks
"Hunt" wrote in message

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"Frank" wrote in message

Anyone’s got some advance tutorials about blending modes (examples, etc)

I do not, but I have a learning tip: select the layer, then click on the Normal blending mode, then press the down-arrow key and watch the changes at
each mode. You can press down-arrow and up continuously as you please.

Dang, I didn’t know you could do THAT! Here I’ve been clicking on the drop-
down and choosing the Mode each time, when I wanted to try different Blending
Mode techniques. One learns something new each day here – thanks.
Hunt

Clint asked:

Is that available in Elements 2? Can’t
find it….

Clint,

Click the down arrow next to "Normal" at the top of the layers palette. It will drop down a list of blending modes. Also see page 135-138 in the User Guide.

Cheers Lee O.

Got it!
Thanks
"Lee O." wrote in message

Clint asked:

Is that available in Elements 2? Can’t
find it….

Clint,

Click the down arrow next to "Normal" at the top of the layers palette. It will drop down a list of blending modes. Also see page 135-138 in the User Guide.

Cheers Lee O.

KatWoman wrote:

"Etaoin Shurdlu" wrote in message

"Frank" wrote in message

Anyone’s got some advance tutorials about blending modes (examples, etc)

I do not, but I have a learning tip: select the layer, then click on the Normal blending mode, then press the down-arrow key and watch the changes at each mode. You can press down-arrow and up continuously as you please.

mine works if I select it and use the wheel on the mouse, also works for trying different fonts………..
best way to see what the layer modes do:
open a photo
make one solid color layer over it
try all the modes
then put the solid layer under it
try all modes
turn off or delete solid layer
make one duplicate layer of the picture
try all blending modes

Great tip KatWoman, thanks.

KatWoman wrote:

"Etaoin Shurdlu" wrote in message

"Frank" wrote in message

Anyone’s got some advance tutorials about blending modes (examples, etc)

I do not, but I have a learning tip: select the layer, then click on the Normal blending mode, then press the down-arrow key and watch the changes at each mode. You can press down-arrow and up continuously as you please.

mine works if I select it and use the wheel on the mouse, also works for trying different fonts………..
best way to see what the layer modes do:
open a photo
make one solid color layer over it
try all the modes
then put the solid layer under it
try all modes
turn off or delete solid layer
make one duplicate layer of the picture
try all blending modes

Great tip KatWoman, thanks.

Thanks for the hints!

Frank

"Kingdom" wrote in message

"Frank" wrote in news:dpk1qu$n48$1
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Anyone’s got some advance tutorials about blending modes (examples,

etc)

Thanks

Frank

Normal (N): Choose this mode to paint or edit an image normally. A paint tool coats the image with
the foreground color, and an edit tool manipulates the existing colors in an image according to the
Opacity, Strength, Flow, and Exposure values.
Two color modes prevent Photoshop from rendering soft or translucent edges. The black-and-white
and indexed modes (Image

Thanks for the hints!

Frank

"Kingdom" wrote in message

"Frank" wrote in news:dpk1qu$n48$1
@nwrdmz01.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com:

Anyone’s got some advance tutorials about blending modes (examples,

etc)

Thanks

Frank

Normal (N): Choose this mode to paint or edit an image normally. A paint tool coats the image with
the foreground color, and an edit tool manipulates the existing colors in an image according to the
Opacity, Strength, Flow, and Exposure values.
Two color modes prevent Photoshop from rendering soft or translucent edges. The black-and-white
and indexed modes (Image

Thanks for the hints!

Frank

"Kingdom" wrote in message

"Frank" wrote in news:dpk1qu$n48$1
@nwrdmz01.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com:

Anyone’s got some advance tutorials about blending modes (examples,

etc)

Thanks

Frank

Normal (N): Choose this mode to paint or edit an image normally. A paint tool coats the image with
the foreground color, and an edit tool manipulates the existing colors in an image according to the
Opacity, Strength, Flow, and Exposure values.
Two color modes prevent Photoshop from rendering soft or translucent edges. The black-and-white
and indexed modes (Image

Thanks for the hints!

Frank

"Kingdom" wrote in message

"Frank" wrote in news:dpk1qu$n48$1
@nwrdmz01.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com:

Anyone’s got some advance tutorials about blending modes (examples,

etc)

Thanks

Frank

Normal (N): Choose this mode to paint or edit an image normally. A paint tool coats the image with
the foreground color, and an edit tool manipulates the existing colors in an image according to the
Opacity, Strength, Flow, and Exposure values.
Two color modes prevent Photoshop from rendering soft or translucent edges. The black-and-white
and indexed modes (Image

Frank wrote:

Anyone’s got some advance tutorials about blending modes (examples, etc)
Thanks

Frank

Blending modes are one of the most powerful features in Photoshop (IMHO), and they can be used with a duplicate of the background image, as in this example, in the Overlay mode with a slight (about 8 pixel) gaussian blur for a dreamy, diffuse effect – perfect for glamour pix:

http://www.amenfoto.com/gallery/tweaked_portraits_1/sheila_1 975.html

Or they can be used with a pattern overlay in Difference mode:

http://www.amenfoto.com/gallery/tweaked_portraits_2/brisa_li nda_fibre.html

As has been suggested, cycle through the blending modes, but also adjust the various levels by blur, contrast, density, etc. and then adjust opacity as well. There are infinite possiblities, some effects are predictable, others – especially when used in different mode – can be truly breathtaking. Enjoy the exploration.

Cheers,

Adrian

http://www.amenfoto.com/blog/index.php

Frank wrote:

Anyone’s got some advance tutorials about blending modes (examples, etc)
Thanks

Frank

Blending modes are one of the most powerful features in Photoshop (IMHO), and they can be used with a duplicate of the background image, as in this example, in the Overlay mode with a slight (about 8 pixel) gaussian blur for a dreamy, diffuse effect – perfect for glamour pix:

http://www.amenfoto.com/gallery/tweaked_portraits_1/sheila_1 975.html

Or they can be used with a pattern overlay in Difference mode:

http://www.amenfoto.com/gallery/tweaked_portraits_2/brisa_li nda_fibre.html

As has been suggested, cycle through the blending modes, but also adjust the various levels by blur, contrast, density, etc. and then adjust opacity as well. There are infinite possiblities, some effects are predictable, others – especially when used in different mode – can be truly breathtaking. Enjoy the exploration.

Cheers,

Adrian

http://www.amenfoto.com/blog/index.php

"amenfoto" wrote in message

http://www.amenfoto.com/gallery/tweaked_portraits_1/sheila_1 975.html

Adrian, good of you to drop by! Nice stuff.

"amenfoto" wrote in message

http://www.amenfoto.com/gallery/tweaked_portraits_1/sheila_1 975.html

Adrian, good of you to drop by! Nice stuff.

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Yeah, like your stuff Adrian. I’ve been experimenting quite a bit with these different modes, and I was looking for some more tips/ideas, so thanks.

Frank

"amenfoto" wrote in message

Frank wrote:

Anyone’s got some advance tutorials about blending modes (examples, etc)
Thanks

Frank

Blending modes are one of the most powerful features in Photoshop (IMHO), and they can be used with a duplicate of the background image, as in this example, in the Overlay mode with a slight (about 8 pixel) gaussian blur for a dreamy, diffuse effect – perfect for glamour pix:
http://www.amenfoto.com/gallery/tweaked_portraits_1/sheila_1 975.html
Or they can be used with a pattern overlay in Difference mode:
http://www.amenfoto.com/gallery/tweaked_portraits_2/brisa_li nda_fibre.html
As has been suggested, cycle through the blending modes, but also adjust the various levels by blur, contrast, density, etc. and then adjust opacity as well. There are infinite possiblities, some effects are predictable, others – especially when used in different mode – can be truly breathtaking. Enjoy the exploration.

Cheers,

Adrian

http://www.amenfoto.com/blog/index.php

Yeah, like your stuff Adrian. I’ve been experimenting quite a bit with these different modes, and I was looking for some more tips/ideas, so thanks.

Frank

"amenfoto" wrote in message

Frank wrote:

Anyone’s got some advance tutorials about blending modes (examples, etc)
Thanks

Frank

Blending modes are one of the most powerful features in Photoshop (IMHO), and they can be used with a duplicate of the background image, as in this example, in the Overlay mode with a slight (about 8 pixel) gaussian blur for a dreamy, diffuse effect – perfect for glamour pix:
http://www.amenfoto.com/gallery/tweaked_portraits_1/sheila_1 975.html
Or they can be used with a pattern overlay in Difference mode:
http://www.amenfoto.com/gallery/tweaked_portraits_2/brisa_li nda_fibre.html
As has been suggested, cycle through the blending modes, but also adjust the various levels by blur, contrast, density, etc. and then adjust opacity as well. There are infinite possiblities, some effects are predictable, others – especially when used in different mode – can be truly breathtaking. Enjoy the exploration.

Cheers,

Adrian

http://www.amenfoto.com/blog/index.php

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"Frank" wrote in message

Anyone’s got some advance tutorials about blending modes (examples, etc)

I do not, but I have a learning tip: select the layer, then click on the Normal blending mode, then press the down-arrow key and watch the changes at each mode. You can press down-arrow and up continuously as you please.

I found this site useful – examples and info on how they’re actually specified in terms of code.

http://www.pegtop.net/delphi/articles/blendmodes/

Jason

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"Frank" wrote in message

Anyone’s got some advance tutorials about blending modes (examples, etc)

I do not, but I have a learning tip: select the layer, then click on the Normal blending mode, then press the down-arrow key and watch the changes at each mode. You can press down-arrow and up continuously as you please.

I found this site useful – examples and info on how they’re actually specified in terms of code.

http://www.pegtop.net/delphi/articles/blendmodes/

Jason

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I have the same question posed by Willy.

In book after book and tutorial after tutorial, the resultant saturation is advertised to be the same as the top layer saturation at the same pixel site. That is not consistently so.

How should the saturation mode action be re-stated to conform with observed results in all cases?