Using Blend
Use Blend to merge (blend) the current layer with another layer.
To apply a Blend filter:
- Select the layer.
- Choose Operators | Channel | Blend.
The Blend Controls panel appears.
The Blend Controls panel contains the following elements.
Amount
Controls the amount of blending. At 0% the layer is unaffected. At 100% the current layer is completely replaced by the blend layer.
Layer
Specifies the layer with which the current layer is blended. To remove a layer, click the Layer button, and then click the None button in the Operator Picker dialog.
Method
Specifies the technique used to blend the two layers.
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Crossfade
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Dissolve (fade) one layer's pixels into another's.
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Color
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Apply the hue and saturation of the blend layer to the pixels in the current layer.
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Tint
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Apply the hue of the blend layer to the pixels of the current layer.
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Lighten only
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Blend pixels only where the blend layer is lighter than the current layer. As a result, the Blend effect lightens the current layer.
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Darken only
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Blend pixels only where the blend layer is darker than the current layer. As a result, the Blend effect darkens the current layer.
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