I've always wondered what the definitions of all the 'modes' are and what they do. Like 'overlay', 'add', 'subtract'. For painting and layers. I never really used them because I don't know what they do. Can someone clue me in? (and talk to me like I'm a 3rd grader).
Leo
By God among Lice (bootp-231-230.bootp.virginia.edu - 128.143.231.230) on Wednesday, March 31, 1999 - 02:13 pm:
I think it's best just to play with them. It would be a lot better than having someone trying to explain it. I guess it might be interesting to know the reason or explanation behind what the modes do, but what's more important is what the result looks like. :) After a while you just know what to expect from them.
My guess is that at least some of the names come from more traditional printing techniques or something like that. Anyone else know anything about them?
By mongi (dialup204-1-43.swipnet.se - 130.244.204.43) on Wednesday, March 31, 1999 - 10:33 pm:
They all add colors in a different way. For example Multiply only adds color to stuff that is lighter than your current layer, and Screen only adds to stuff that is darker. So if you like to highlight something it's good to use Screen mode and vice versa. As Lice said, it's best to try out yourself.
By Funbaby (ip163.pom.primenet.com - 204.212.52.163) on Thursday, April 1, 1999 - 09:07 am:
And if you have to know what's going on mathematically (like me), the help file describes all that.
By SunnyJim (pm3-30.toms-river.ppp.csionline.net - 151.198.241.176) on Thursday, April 1, 1999 - 10:29 am:
Go to a book store and read the Photoshop Bible. Theres a section that gives the nitty gritty on blending modes.