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 “SOFT LIGHT” 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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Soft Light Blend Mode: Is a lower version of the “overlay” blend mode, it is mostly used to create a soft lighting effect on subject.

Practice 01:
1. Turn on the “Light” adjustment layer
2. Change it blend mode to “Soft Light”
What will happen is, it makes the lighting looks soft on the subject, making it look realistic

it also used to add low contrast to image by making the bright areas brighter and dark areas darker

Practice 02:
1. Turn off the “Light” adjustment layer
2. Change the “Duplicate” layer blend mode to “Overlay”
What will happen is, it adds realistic contrast to the underlying image, making the dark areas darker and bright areas brighter
 

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