Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Using Blend Modes to Create “Looks”
Besides adding the standard stuff in the Adjustments panel, we can also add overlays and
different texture effects using layer blend modes, just like we would to a still image in Pho-
toshop, but as always, there are a few little things to know about how these are handled
when adding them over video.
Step One:
Openthevideoyouwanttoapplyablendmodelookto.Idownloadedarosepatterntexture
for this from iStock (they've got loads of these—just search for “wedding textures.” The
pattern we're using here, which you can see in the next step, in high resolution, costs $15).
Now, go under the File menu and choose
Place Embedded
(this will let us open the pattern
and scale it to the size we want it).
SCOTT KELBY
Step Two:
Navigatetothepatternfile,clickonit,andthenclickPlace.Whenyourillustrationappears,
itwillappearasaboxwithabigXinit.Press-and-holdtheShiftkey,graboneofthecorner
points, and resize it so it fills the entire image area, then press the
Return (PC: Enter) key
