What is this photo blending effect called, and how can I create it?
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I’ve seen an image effect where one photo is blended into another so parts of the top image become transparent and the background shows through. What is this effect called, and what’s the simplest way to recreate it? If possible, what kind of software can do it?
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That is layer blending (possibly with a mask). It's also not particularly well done in my opinion. The easiest way to do that particular effect would be to put the background (the sunset) on a layer beneath the photograph of the two people. Adjust the layer blending to be around 50% or so and then use the eraser to remove the top photo wherever you only want to see the underlying image (which results in it being transparent there.
This technique will work with either Photoshop, GIMP or just about any other layer capable photo editor with Alpha (transparency) support.
It is also possible to get the same thing by setting up a third layer that has a black and white image that covers the area that you want to have blended and then using that as a mask, but that's more complicated to do, varies more by application and isn't necessary for this limited level of blending.
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This is generally called layer blending, often combined with a layer mask.
A simple way to create it:
- Put the background image on a lower layer.
- Place the second photo on a layer above it.
- Lower the opacity of the top layer until both images show through.
- Use a mask, or more simply an eraser, to remove parts of the top image where you want the background to appear more strongly.
A layer mask is usually the better method because it gives you more control and is reversible. A black-and-white mask can define exactly which parts of the top image remain visible and which become transparent.
You can do this in Photoshop, GIMP, and most photo editors that support layers and transparency (alpha).
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