Get creative with Photoshop Blend Modes

With 26 Blend Modes on offer, there are plenty of effects to experiment with. Here’s what each mode does...       Photoshop Blend Modes give you the power to combine layers and images for a huge variety of effects. Read on to learn how these Photoshop effects work, and discover some of the wonderful things you can do with them... 01. Dissolve A simple pixelated blend Creates a...

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Build vintage effects with Photoshop plugin Analog Effex Pro

Get the retro look with faded colours, vintage effects and old‑fashioned imperfections.   Anyone who likes vintage Photoshop effects (and going by the success of Instagram, that’s just about everyone) will find plenty to enjoy in Analog Efex Pro. There’s a whole host of film-inspired imperfections like light leaks, dust and scratches, messy borders, vignettes and blur effects. 01. Choose a preset Several...

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6 Essential Photoshop layers to improve your images

The six most frequently used Photoshop layers for image editing, and how to use them to improve almost any photo.       Photoshop has many types of layers and adjustment layers available, but there are six that you’ll find you need to use again and again. Learning how they should be used may seem a little daunting for beginners, but there are plenty of Photoshop tutorials to help you out, and once you’ve got...

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