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08/08/2007 02:15:33 PM · #1 |
Is there a proper way to combine layers of different blend modes and opacities and keep the new layer looking the same?
I've enjoyed goofing around with something called The Orton Effect which requires two layers plus an adjustment layer. The bottom is set to screen and has a levels adjustment layer over it. The top is set to multiply and the opacity is varied. I haven't found a way to combine this after I get the effect I want.
help?
Plus as an added question, isn't there an easy command to get your PS windows and tools to appear and disappear?
Message edited by author 2007-08-08 14:16:09.
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08/08/2007 02:20:45 PM · #2 |
I've always just used merge down or flatten... You're probably trying something different though.
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08/08/2007 02:23:26 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by SamDoe1:
I've always just used merge down or flatten... You're probably trying something different though. |
That was the first thing I tried, but you can see things change. Actually what I tried was to stamp a new layer with the three other layers. I'd like to have my cake and eat it too. I'd like a single layer I can apply a mask to, but I'd also like to keep the other three layers separate (but invisible) so I can tweak them later if I want to.
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08/08/2007 02:24:37 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Originally posted by SamDoe1:
I've always just used merge down or flatten... You're probably trying something different though. |
That was the first thing I tried, but you can see things change. Actually what I tried was to stamp a new layer with the three other layers. I'd like to have my cake and eat it too. I'd like a single layer I can apply a mask to, but I'd also like to keep the other three layers separate (but invisible) so I can tweak them later if I want to. |
Turn them off using the eyes next to the layers. That's what I always do. Unchecking the eye makes the layer invisible, but still there.
Edit: I guess what I'm trying to say is, stack the layers the way you want to in the layers pallete(sp?) and then use the eyes to turn the layer on and off. This should apply the effect of the layer through to the layers below, but not on top. Also, not sure if you know this I just found it recently, but if you hit the "\" key, it brings up where you've painted your mask. :) That might be old news but yeah.
Message edited by author 2007-08-08 14:29:02.
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08/08/2007 02:27:47 PM · #5 |
Message edited by author 2007-08-08 14:45:41.
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08/08/2007 02:28:16 PM · #6 |
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08/08/2007 02:34:07 PM · #7 |
I think I got it. I added a new stamped layer above my original adjustment layers but below the orton effect layers. This acted like a basement layer for the orton layers and when I stamped all four (the new basement layer) and the 3 orton layers, it looked good.
That probably doesn't make sense without a picture...
Now how about that quick key to turn the small windows and tools on and off?
Message edited by author 2007-08-08 14:35:10.
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08/08/2007 06:04:58 PM · #8 |
I think if you "merge down" layer by layer, you have to start with the BOTTOM-most layers first.
Alternately, I select all, copy merged, and paste on top. This almost always works for me, and I work with tons of adjustment layers.
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