How to blend images using masks and layer styles in Adobe Photoshop CS5

Subject Descriptors: Blend Images or photos or pictures, Masks, Blend, Blending Options, Layer Style.Application (Version): Adobe Photoshop CS5Task Description: How do I blend my image using masks and layer styles?Tutorial Date: 22 May 2009, by Arnousone Chanthalyxay. Updated 18 June 2010, Kasidy Stafford

Open two images

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Select the "Move Tool"

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Click and drag the image onto the second image.

This will move the image into the other image; this way both of the images are on one workshop.

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Position the image.

- Position the image where you want it to lay.- Make sure to have the image on the right side of the workspace because the blend that we are goingto use starts from the left and goes to the right.

Select "Add Layer Mask"

Make sure that the layer that you have just moved is selected.

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Select "Add a Layer Style"

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Select "Blending Options"

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Adjust "This Layer" tab.

1 - Move either the left or right slider depending on what color you want removed. * Hold down the "Alt" key and then click on the tab to split the tab; this way you dont remove all ofthe black or white; just a small amount at a time. 2 - Change the "Opacity"3 - Change the "Fill Opacity"

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Click on "OK"

After making all adjustments, click on "OK"

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Finished Result

This works best if your image is colored and also if you place the image on the right side of theworkspace.

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