Blend modes, also known as blending modes are use to determine how colors from two or more layers interact and blend together to create a composite image. in this Article, you will learn about Adobe Photoshop “OVERLAY” blend mode and what it is used for, with image to practice with. Download this PSD file to follow along this course.

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Overlay Blend Mode: Use to add realistic contrast to an image

Practice 01:
1. Change the “duplicate” layer blend mode to “overlay”
What will happen is that, it adds an high contrast to the image by increasing the brightness of the bright areas and darkening the dark areas

It is also used to create hard shadow or light on subject

Practice 02:
1. Turn off the “duplicate” layer
2. Turn on the “light” adjustment layer by clicking on the eye icon
3. Change it blend mode to “Overlay”
What will happen is it makes the lighting looks realistic, by making a hard light effect on the subject.
 

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