Quick Tip Tuesday - Get Me a Blender!

Stan White the DaddyKitty here with a quick tip showing the use of layer blending modes. A Layer What mode?

Yes, a Layer Blending Mode. Blending modes allow the layers to interact in different and helpful ways in both Adobe Photoshop and Elements. Here’s a great example- fixing a faded photo:

A Faded PhotoHere’s an old, faded picture (source unknown) .

Hit Ctrl-J (Windows) or Command-J (Mac) to duplicate the layer.

Linear Burn pull down

Now up at the top of the layer palette you’ll see a pull-down menu. Set it to Linear Burn.

With Linear Burn

And you get this. Neat! Now we can make it ever better. Hit Ctrl/Command-J again to duplicate the layer again.

Multiply Blend ModeNow set the blending mode of the new layer to multiply.

With Multiply Blend ModeAnd you get this! A nice, full range B&W that maintains the subtle tones.

Play around with blending modes and see all the cool stuff they can do.

Until Next time- Keep Scrappin!

Stan - The DaddyKitty

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5 Responses to “Quick Tip Tuesday - Get Me a Blender!”

  1. Vivian Says:

    Wow, what a great hint! Never noticed that linear burn before. Will definitely give it a try. Just wish I had it years ago.
    Thanks loads!

  2. Kerrie Says:

    Great tip thanks !!

  3. ab Says:

    Thanks so much for the great tip.

  4. daddykitty Says:

    Vivian- I used to do just the multiply (and would often do it multiple times) but the linear burn adds a nicer gradation of tones.

    Stan - The DaddyKitty

  5. Zanne Says:

    Thanks again Stan for yet another great tip!

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