Photoshop: how to use textures and layer blending

In this Photoshop tutorial you’ll find out how to get creative with Layers, Layer Masks, Blending Modes and Adjustment Layers to apply stylish texture effects to your photos

Combining or ‘layering’ several images together is an excellent way to achieve a photo with real sense of mood, and is a great way to add another dimension to your work. The process used to involve complicated in-camera multiple exposures or even more difficult-to-master darkroom skills. These days, the digital darkroom makes things simple and in this Photoshop tutorial we’ll show you how easy it is to get amazing results with the minimum hassle. This video will show you to combine the imain image with a textured abstract image and a film effect border. Once you’ve mastered the art, don’t forget you can download 100 free textures and 50 free photo frames and borders – just follow the links on the right.

Posted on Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 at 3:48 pm under Photoshop Tutorials.

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