Blending Modes - Photoshop for Beginners | Lesson 5

Photoshop Blend Modes: Understanding Normal, Multiply, and Screen

• The tutorial focuses on the six most important blend modes in Photoshop, specifically normal, multiply, and screen

• Normal blend mode is the default and essentially places one image on top of another, with limited control over interaction

• In some cases, the normal blend mode is not truly "normal," as seen in the example of a group with the default blend mode set to pass through

• The multiply blend mode darkens an image, keeping black and hiding white, while the rest of the colors darken

• Real-world examples of using the multiply blend mode include darkening an image and handling issues with non-destructive editing

• The screen blend mode brightens an image, keeping white and hiding black, while the rest of the colors brighten

• Practical applications of the screen blend mode include brightening images and adding drama to a photo with smoke effects

• Detailed instructions are provided for using blend modes in Photoshop, such as creating clipping masks and adjusting properties

• The tutorial emphasizes non-destructive editing by using adjustment layers and smart objects to apply blend modes

• Techniques for refining the effect of blend modes, such as using blend if sliders and colorizing elements, are demonstrated

• The tutorial offers a comprehensive explanation of blend modes and their practical usage, accompanied by real-world examples

• The instructor provides step-by-step guidance on using blend modes and adjustment layers in Photoshop, emphasizing creativity and practical applicationsPhotoshop Blend Modes and Color Adjustment Summary

• Hue saturation adjustment layer can be used to create different shades for smoke

• Overlay and soft light blend modes increase contrast, brighten areas brighter than 50% gray, and darken areas darker than 50% gray

• Overlay is of higher intensity, while soft light is of lower intensity than overlay

• Overlay blend mode can be used for overlays to add texture to an image

• Color blend mode changes the color of an image without affecting its brightness levels

• Hue saturation adjustment layer can be used to change the color of specific elements in an image

• Color blend mode can be used to remove color casts from skin by painting over with the desired color

• Sampling good skin color areas and painting over areas with color blend mode can help remove color casts from skin

• Curves adjustment layer can be used to brighten specific areas of an image

• Different blend modes and adjustment layers offer flexibility in manipulating colors and contrast in Photoshop

• The tutorial demonstrates practical applications of blend modes and adjustment layers in Photoshop

• The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions and visual examples for using blend modes and adjustment layers in Photoshop