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:
Here’s an old, faded picture (source unknown) .
Hit Ctrl-J (Windows) or Command-J (Mac) to duplicate the layer.
Now up at the top of the layer palette you’ll see a pull-down menu. Set it to Linear Burn.
And you get this. Neat! Now we can make it ever better. Hit Ctrl/Command-J again to duplicate the layer again.
Now set the blending mode of the new layer to multiply.
And 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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Vivian
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:15 pm
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!
Kerrie
June 4th, 2008 at 3:23 am
Great tip thanks !!
ab
June 4th, 2008 at 9:09 am
Thanks so much for the great tip.
daddykitty
June 4th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
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
Zanne
June 9th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Thanks again Stan for yet another great tip!
Restore Studio
August 6th, 2012 at 8:09 pm
A lot of people would just go straight to messing with the levels which is sad because there is so much more you can do with layering adjustment layers you did. Good job!