Blending images

Written by Maricon Williams


Blending images is a process of putting two or more diverse imageries or photographs to form an exuberant frame. One ofrepparttar ways to create a universally used effect in blending images is to tryrepparttar 107317 layer mask.

To do an example of layer mask, followrepparttar 107318 following steps: First, find a photograph of a picture that is compatible with your other chosen photographs. When you blend you must pre-visualize and feelrepparttar 107319 design.

Second, select a background then right click and select inverse to close onrepparttar 107320 subject. Background is preferably white.

Third, selectrepparttar 107321 Move tool and click inside ofrepparttar 107322 selection and drag it over to your desired image. Dragging will create a new layer onrepparttar 107323 new document which is a replica ofrepparttar 107324 original selection.

Fourth, create a layer mask onrepparttar 107325 layer ofrepparttar 107326 object you drag over. Click on Layer > add Layer Mask or click onrepparttar 107327 Add a Mask icon inrepparttar 107328 layers palette. Chooserepparttar 107329 linear gradient tool with foreground to transparent and black asrepparttar 107330 foreground color and swipe. The longerrepparttar 107331 swipes you createrepparttar 107332 smootherrepparttar 107333 blend will be. Gradient layer masking allows you to create professional blends.

To add more character torepparttar 107334 final image, you can create a gradient fill layer onrepparttar 107335 adjustment/fill layer icon onrepparttar 107336 bottom ofrepparttar 107337 layers palette. Chooserepparttar 107338 settings inrepparttar 107339 dialog box. To see scalerepparttar 107340 possible output, changerepparttar 107341 blending modes and opacity. After those easy steps you can now have a glimpse of your blended masterpiece!

Express yourself using Graphic Design

Written by Maricon Williams


Graphic design isrepparttar circumference intended for creative, imaginative and resourceful designers all overrepparttar 107316 globe. This can be one ofrepparttar 107317 most rewarding and fulfilling task that you can do. Not only you can earn a great sum of money but you can actually express your idiosyncrasies intorepparttar 107318 whole wide web. By this you can influence and inspire millions of people.

Graphic design is a great form of self-expression. It only takes some time and dedication to hone your creative potential. To get there you needrepparttar 107319 right gears. You need not look too far because Adobe Photoshop is just a mouse click away from you. First you have to masterrepparttar 107320 technical basics then establish to harnessrepparttar 107321 creative specie in you. Photoshop isrepparttar 107322 number one choice for graphic designers. Try to ask one and you’ll be amazed with Photoshop’s popularity and staying power.

There are other tools available inrepparttar 107323 market. However, when you have powerful tools but you do not know how to use them to your advantage it is still a piece of crap! You should educate yourself and continue what you have started to unleash your talents and skills. To master these things need techniques and methods that professional designers use to cut down on your learning curve. You can do it by reading Photoshop help menus or go make an investment in your education.

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