basic editing - adjustment layers

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

12/26/2006 09:29:12 AM · #1

i don't see it specified in the basic rules and am curious if using adjustment layers in 'normal' mode if the opacity of the adjutsment layer can be changed.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

12/26/2006 09:42:40 AM · #2

Yes, the opacity setting can be changed, but not the blend mode.

Mick

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

12/26/2006 09:50:43 AM · #3

The only rule I could find regarding layers is this one:

"use only Adjustment Layers (or their equivalent). An Adjustment Layer is a special type of layer containing no image data that lets you experiment with color and tonal adjustments without permanently modifying the pixels. Adjustment Layers must be applied in Normal mode."

Since changing the opacity of an adjustment layer only controls how much that layer affects the image, I think it should be okay. However, I'm not a DPC lawyer so my opinion on this subject is basically worthless. :)

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

12/26/2006 11:35:46 AM · #4

thanks. wanted to make sure it wasn't an ommision and get it straight in my head...

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

12/26/2006 12:41:25 PM · #5

A lot of us would be begging on street corners if they suddenly banned adjustment layer opacity variations :-)

R.

MattO

Nikon D4

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

12/26/2006 01:29:27 PM · #6

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

A lot of us would be begging on street corners if they suddenly banned adjustment layer opacity variations :-)

R.

Is that because the pay that comes with all those ribbons is so good? :-)

MattO

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

12/26/2006 02:51:56 PM · #7

well i've somehow avoided the need for the effect. but never saw it specifically mentioned whether it was alright or not. good to know and carry on ;}

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

A lot of us would be begging on street corners if they suddenly banned adjustment layer opacity variations :-)

R.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

12/26/2006 03:56:19 PM · #8

Originally posted by soup:

well i've somehow avoided the need for the effect. but never saw it specifically mentioned whether it was alright or not. good to know and carry on ;}

Originally posted by Bear_Music:
A lot of us would be begging on street corners if they suddenly banned adjustment layer opacity variations :-)

R.

It's not so much an "effect" as it a quicker, simpler way to work. If you create an adjustment layer and deliberately overcook it a tad, then fade the layer, you can zero in on the best possible rendition. Sometimes, for example, a levels adjustment layer looks good until you do your final sharpening, then it seems a little strong. Now you have two choices; you can open up the levels dialogue box and play with the sliders some more (and sometimes you have to), or you can just fade the levels layer opacity a bit to compensate.

The point of overcooking it a little is sometimes you decide you want MORE of whatever it is, and if the layer is already set at, say, 75%, then you have a lot of slop for bumping it up easily and rapidly.

R.