Is there a way within CS2 to view only the differences between two images?

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Apr 17, 2008
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In CS2, how do I create and display the *DIFFERENCE* between two images?

I’m testing out some infrared "cleaning" software. When scanning an image, the infrared information is stored on a separate channel within the TIF file. After scanning, this software optionally combines this infrared channel with the image. I want to see the differences between the images with and without the software corrections. I want to see ONLY THE DIFFERENCES.

I’ve investigated XOR’ing the images, but haven’t been successful.

So is there a way within CS2 to view only the differences between two images?

Thanks for the help,
DCG
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DC
D_C_G
Apr 17, 2008
I found a solution. For those wondering, here is the procedure in CS2:

Load Image1 and Image2

Click on Image1

Layer->Duplicate Layer… <- adds Image1 as a layer to Image2

As: "Image1 Copy"

Document: Image2

OK

Click on Image2

Click on "Image1 Copy" layer

Select "Difference" blending mode <- XOR of Image1 and Image2

Add a "Levels…" layer <- Highlight the differences

Auto

OK

Hope this help someone else out.

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