Blending filter effects in Photoshop

Blending filter effects in Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop is a versatile photograph program you can use for a variety of digital image editing needs. While it may seem intimidating to the novice, it is easy to learn some of the simple functions on an individual basis. And when you get more advanced, you will start using more filter effects on your images.

The Fade command changes the opacity and blending mode of any filter, painting tool, erasing tool, or color adjustment. The Fade command blending modes are a subset of those in the painting and editing tools options (excluding the Behind and Clear modes).

Applying the Fade command is similar to applying the filter effect on a separate layer and then using the layer opacity and blending mode controls.

Note: The Fade command can also modify the effects of using the Extract command, Liquefy command, and Brush Strokes filters.

To fade the effect of a filter, painting tool, or color adjustment:

1.                  Apply a filter, painting tool or color adjustment to an image or selection.

2.                  For Example, you can use Filter Blur More option.

3.                  With the affected area still selected, choose Edit > Fade.

4.                  Select the Preview option to preview the effect.

5.                  Drag the slider to adjust the opacity, from 0% (transparent) to 100%.

6.                  Choose from a variety of blending modes in the “Mode” menu.

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7.                  Click OK.

Note: The Color Dodge, Color Burn, Lighten, Darken, Difference, and Exclusion modes do not work on Lab images.