Using the NEW BLEND MODE to stylize an
Using the NEW BLEND MODE to stylize an image The two new blend modes included in Photoshop CS3 called Darker Color and Lighter Color add more options for stylizing photos or designs. The new Darker Color mode displays only the one lowest value color from both the blend and base layer colors in the blended image, and, conversely, Lighter Color displays only the one highest value color. With a color layer in Darker Color blend mode, for example, only the darkest color values in the image layer below show through. In contrast, the Lighten and Darken blend modes compare all the color information in each channel of the image and thus display more gradations in the final blend for a different effect. Applying the Darker Color or Lighter Color blend modes to a layer of color with a high contrast image layer below is particularly effective. Start with either a color or grayscale image and add a Threshold adjustment layer to convert it to an absolute-contrast black and white. Apply the Darker or Lighter Color blend mode to a Solid Color or Gradient Fill adjustment layer to create an effect that remains editable. 11 22 55 66 33 44 77 120 1 With an image open, click the New Adjustment Layer button. 2 Click Threshold. The Threshold dialog box appears. 3 Click and drag the slider to adjust the amount for your image. Note: The Threshold adjustment changes all color information to either black or white. Moving the slider to the right of the midpoint, 128, makes more tonal values shift to black. Moving to the left makes more tonal values turn white. 4 Click OK. 5 Click the New Adjustment Layer button. 6 Click Gradient. Note: Clicking Solid Color instead produces a two-tone stylized effect with only one color and either white or black. The Gradient dialog box appears. 7 Click here.
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