Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Blend modes are an awful lot of fun once you understand how to use them. They can help
you fix under- or overexposed photos and create all kinds of special visual effects. You can
also use some tools, like the Brush tool, in different blend modes to achieve different effects.
The most common blend mode is Normal, in which everything you do behaves just the way
you'd expect: An object shows its regular colors, and paint acts just like real-world paint.
Blending and Smudging
has lots more about how to use blend modes. For now, take a look at
Figure 6-11
,
which shows how you can totally change the way a layer looks just by changing
its blend mode.
