How to Blend Two Images in Photoshop - 3 Easy Ways

In this video, I show you how to blend two images together in Photoshop using layer masks, blend modes, and layer opacity! We start with the most basic way to blend two photos together using the Opacity option in the Layers panel. The Opacity option is an easy way to change the transparency of a layer, allowing the image on the layer below it to show through.
From there, we learn how to get more interesting and creative results by blending images using Photoshop's layer blend modes. Blend modes are great for blending any two images together, but they're especially useful for blending a texture with a photo.
And finally, I show you how to blend two images seamlessly together using a layer mask.
Unlike the Opacity option and blend modes which blend entire layers at once, layer masks in Photoshop let us show and hide different parts of a layer, making them perfect for blending images.
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0:37 How to blend images with layer opacity
2:54 How to blend images with layer blend modes
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  • @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel
    @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel6 жыл бұрын

    *How to OPEN IMAGES AS LAYERS in the same document:* kzread.info/dash/bejne/YpiD2NOSf5jUlso.html *Blend Images like a MOVIE POSTER:* kzread.info/dash/bejne/kZVqkteraafRoNY.html *My Blend Modes TIPS and TRICKS:* kzread.info/dash/bejne/m6ag0dqOkaepYKw.html Hi everyone, Steve here. Thanks for watching this video where I show you three easy and powerful ways to blend two images together. We start with the most basic way to blend images, using the Layer Opacity option in the Layers panel. The Opacity option lets us quickly change the transparency level of a layer so the image on the layer below it can show through. From there, we move on to layer blend modes. Blend modes are different ways that layers can interact with each other, and they're especially great for blending a texture with a photo. And finally, we learn how to blend two images seamlessly together using layer masks! Unlike the Opacity option or the blend modes which blend entire layers at once, a layer mask lets us show and hide different parts of the layer, making them perfect for blending images. We'll learn how we can quickly blend two photos together using a layer mask and a simple black-to-white gradient. If you find this video helpful, please Like it, Share it and Subscribe to our channel for more videos! You can click here to Subscribe: goo.gl/2YahsG. Leave any comments, questions or suggestions below, and thanks again for watching!

  • @I..Not..IVY11

    @I..Not..IVY11

    6 жыл бұрын

    All videos are explained in detail Thanks

  • @frankcich1423
    @frankcich14235 жыл бұрын

    Steve, this is my first visit to one of your tutorials, and now I feel like I've cheated myself. This explanation on how to blend images was exceptional, and easy to understand. You even helped clarify the use of layer masks for me which has always been a bit of confusion. Thanks so much!

  • @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome Frank. I'm glad the video was helpful. If you have any suggestions for other topics, please let me know!

  • @maxdj8166
    @maxdj81663 жыл бұрын

    this guy has such a gentle and soft voice... gets you mesmerized.... whatever he says is honey to one's ears! "Soundshop"?

  • @mygammie
    @mygammie2 жыл бұрын

    I HAVE WATCHED MANY TUTORIALS AS A BEGINNER. I HAVE TO SAY YOU ARE THE BEST TEACHER. YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ARE EXTREMELY CLEAR ESPECIALLY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS. THANK YOU.

  • @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear it! Thank you for watching!

  • @carykh
    @carykh3 жыл бұрын

    This video was so helpful. The layer mask tutorial at the end was EXACTLY what I needed!

  • @janicebutler442
    @janicebutler4423 жыл бұрын

    Definitely going to take advantage of using these blend modes. I'm having so much fun learning from you. Thanks AGAIN.. another great one.

  • @iltulipano
    @iltulipano4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Very clearly explained and I really appreciate that you mention the shortcuts!

  • @BubblesPothowari
    @BubblesPothowari Жыл бұрын

    Re visted after 1 yr. Thank you again. Short. Sweet. Simple. Swift lesson.

  • @elisabethm.lafontaine4835
    @elisabethm.lafontaine48355 жыл бұрын

    Your clear, concise instructions made all three methods appear so simple and the shortcuts are invaluable - thank you. Now I’m going to see if it really is that easy!

  • @MrSaosin182
    @MrSaosin1824 жыл бұрын

    clear and clarity awesome tutorial skills!!

  • @sflaherty7630
    @sflaherty76303 жыл бұрын

    I cannot thank you enough for helping me "break the code" on blending images!!!

  • @frankudlack50
    @frankudlack504 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Steve for the clear explanation of your tutorial. I was able to follow you.Great voice with such clarity and clear explanation.

  • @RichardHema
    @RichardHema4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Steve, this is the best tutorial by far, thank you so much, really appreciated.

  • @Mischiou
    @Mischiou Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this excellent tutorial. Really helped a lot with figuring out things for my scrapbook. Bless you.

  • @margaretchurchill5775
    @margaretchurchill57752 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant Work Steve, thank you

  • @viva-purpose
    @viva-purpose Жыл бұрын

    Extremely helpful video. Thank you for the easy to follow step-by-step instructions.

  • @MrLordofwar23
    @MrLordofwar234 жыл бұрын

    Thank Steve, great tutorial, best yet hands down... 5 stars..

  • @prith001
    @prith0012 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial. Explained everything in detail. Thanks a lot.

  • @zewdiebrhane4221
    @zewdiebrhane42214 жыл бұрын

    Waw !! What a great way of instruction in KZread ! Great Delivery Philip !

  • @vasanthisinnathamby4779
    @vasanthisinnathamby4779 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this excellent video.

  • @shrs.3448
    @shrs.34483 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much. Your instructions are easy to follow and to the point. Your tips (short cut keys) are bonus and useful. Thank you again.

  • @lawlessjff
    @lawlessjff3 жыл бұрын

    Totally enjoy how you explain each step you teach, whereas I’ve seen others who don’t explain anything and click through so fast I gave up on them.

  • @richardgerespersonaltraini159
    @richardgerespersonaltraini1594 жыл бұрын

    Well explained, thanks!

  • @catcreekranch
    @catcreekranch3 жыл бұрын

    This is FABULOUS HELP!!! Thank you!!!!!

  • @jocelynelebon5230
    @jocelynelebon52304 жыл бұрын

    Superb tutorial. Could not be more precise, detailed and concise at the same time. Thank you so much.

  • @alisaleem2336
    @alisaleem2336 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot, easy and fun.

  • @struttinyourstuffmobilebou8132
    @struttinyourstuffmobilebou81322 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic!!! You make it simple!!!

  • @abdousuleiman9214
    @abdousuleiman92144 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the best tutorials I have ever seen, keep up the good work

  • @CHADEO_DA_CEO
    @CHADEO_DA_CEO3 жыл бұрын

    Video was perfectly narrated thank you!

  • @nadarmt7069
    @nadarmt70692 жыл бұрын

    thank you very much on making this tutorial

  • @MV-lv5od
    @MV-lv5od4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much, Steve. Super helpful!!!

  • @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it. Thanks for watching!

  • @iTzTerryEpic
    @iTzTerryEpic3 ай бұрын

    Great, simple and easy to follow, thank you.

  • @cdinkom
    @cdinkom3 жыл бұрын

    clear and simple instructions!

  • @rhichagupta4266
    @rhichagupta42665 жыл бұрын

    Hi...Steve.👑..u r an excellent tutor with absolute clarity...u just make us walk thro the project without ny doubts.I tried ur pencil sketch..it came out very smooth. I m gonna try this out too. I m a novice to photoshop.. Thnx..nd keep inspiring.🖒

  • @shaimaamohamed8955
    @shaimaamohamed89553 жыл бұрын

    I love the way you are explaining with

  • @chantarand8042
    @chantarand80425 жыл бұрын

    Awesome narration. Great voice and excellent step-by-step instructions for detailing the 3 methods. Adobe should hire you for tutorials. This has been incredibly helpful. Thanks!

  • @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much, I appreciate it! I'm glad the video was helpful.

  • @1gerger1
    @1gerger15 жыл бұрын

    ive subscribed to MANY, PHOTOSHOP CHANNELS, , but NOBODY explains effects, better, and easier then this man, THANK YOU, for all you do,,,,,,

  • @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I appreciate it. :)

  • @fraudalert726
    @fraudalert7269 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @theodoresweger4948
    @theodoresweger49483 жыл бұрын

    Well done thank you..

  • @kellycoffey7449
    @kellycoffey7449 Жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU. I was going crazy in my photoshop class (terrible teacher) and this saved the DAY!

  • @nenitanoce1379
    @nenitanoce1379Ай бұрын

    Thank you for showing how to blend two images. You've explained it very well with more clarity. I don't have this version of photoshop , but i will try using photoshop 7. Thanks again

  • @odettewatts2325
    @odettewatts23253 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this . Have tried all three and now my designs will look so wonderful as though professionally done.

  • @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear! Thank you for watching!

  • @fidelrodriguez7964
    @fidelrodriguez79642 жыл бұрын

    Awesome . One of the best videos. Full of knowledge , dynamic and explicitly. The shortcuts were super awesome. I love it. The mask with the gradient tool superb

  • @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Great to hear it was helpful.

  • @cecylemus912
    @cecylemus9124 жыл бұрын

    fantastic explanation

  • @menonly56
    @menonly56 Жыл бұрын

    Perfect explanation

  • @umairmerchant7995
    @umairmerchant79953 жыл бұрын

    awesome!!

  • @NIXNE
    @NIXNE4 жыл бұрын

    Man, you are an incredible guide. Thank you.

  • @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @KingThierry9
    @KingThierry95 ай бұрын

    Thanks alot

  • @JIMN26
    @JIMN264 жыл бұрын

    Good video and your voice is very calming...

  • @alsmithangeleena1569
    @alsmithangeleena15694 жыл бұрын

    If this isn't a perfect tutorial, I don't know what is..

  • @wafIeee

    @wafIeee

    3 жыл бұрын

    life is

  • @varfla99
    @varfla993 жыл бұрын

    Very nice tutorial, clear and easy to understand, great job! I follow you to learn more.

  • @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @cosmegarciamorales1060
    @cosmegarciamorales10604 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @last42day75
    @last42day752 жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @magnuskarlsson8655
    @magnuskarlsson8655 Жыл бұрын

    Is it possible to fade out/make transparent a specific object within the photograph itself?

  • @jaideepbasu2063
    @jaideepbasu2063 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent and what an explanation step by step and so clear to understand sir please bring in more advanced level videos with photos and text effects u are really a good teacher... God bless you and Thanks Sir

  • @RaulRodriguez-fj4mo
    @RaulRodriguez-fj4mo4 жыл бұрын

    how do you blend all round the photo first visit to one of your tutorials,

  • @wafIeee
    @wafIeee3 жыл бұрын

    his mouse movements.... are to great for this world to witness

  • @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. :)

  • @AttPunjabdailynews
    @AttPunjabdailynews6 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always

  • @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! :)

  • @cathyjae5155
    @cathyjae5155 Жыл бұрын

    i loved all his tutorials. Realistic. Deserves a million subs.

  • @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I appreciate it.

  • @sadesign9575
    @sadesign95752 жыл бұрын

    Thanks alot brother for that photo Waiting for get that on my screen

  • @M32_722
    @M32_7223 жыл бұрын

    thanks :)

  • @rollystaana
    @rollystaana6 жыл бұрын

    Steve your tutorial are very easy to follow you deserve a million subscribers

  • @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Maybe one day. :)

  • @thodorissiorikis8791
    @thodorissiorikis87916 жыл бұрын

    perfect

  • @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Thodoris! :)

  • @jayda849
    @jayda8494 жыл бұрын

    King Steve !

  • @FaRiSSLaMah
    @FaRiSSLaMah Жыл бұрын

    WoW 👏👏👏

  • @BubblesPothowari
    @BubblesPothowari3 жыл бұрын

    Liked it. Subbed !!

  • @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @robatesfa2891
    @robatesfa289111 ай бұрын

    nice vid

  • @AhmedDizel
    @AhmedDizel6 жыл бұрын

    really .. you are Amazing please make video for vector art

  • @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ahmed! Is there anything specific about vector art that you would like to learn?

  • @AhmedDizel

    @AhmedDizel

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanx For Replay Yes.. I want learn how to create any shadow for manipulation photos

  • @gerryldestor2
    @gerryldestor25 жыл бұрын

    Great!, It helps me O:)

  • @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad to heat it. Thank you for watching!

  • @ANDYWOUNDSABRXS
    @ANDYWOUNDSABRXS2 ай бұрын

    I have painting I made, I took a photo of it and want to add water colour splashes on the photo to add detail to the photo but I only want to add it to some sections of the subject of the photo. any help?

  • @Ahmed.Essam92
    @Ahmed.Essam923 жыл бұрын

    you are great

  • @dr.ashvinchouhansendurance6568
    @dr.ashvinchouhansendurance65684 жыл бұрын

    too good video.

  • @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @derbagger22
    @derbagger223 жыл бұрын

    You know those old school student photos that blend in a baby photo in the corner? I'm still having trouble trying to make that work and yet, I can't really find how to do that.

  • @artnealedhimathera3374
    @artnealedhimathera33744 жыл бұрын

    Very Naiz

  • @selinababy3908
    @selinababy39085 жыл бұрын

    what version of photoshop ur using pls ? thanks

  • @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm using Photoshop CC in the video, but everything I cover works with any recent version.

  • @derbagger22
    @derbagger223 жыл бұрын

    The voice sounds almost eerily robotic. However, this tutorial was VERY clear and VERY easy to understand. Thank you!

  • @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @levicalu9704
    @levicalu97046 жыл бұрын

    @photoshop essentials, how do you get two images in the same document? i don't see a video on that.... if i make my second layer and how do i get a second picture on there.... i'm sorry,, it is a very stupid question. I always go for open, but then i open a new thumbnail. pls help me

  • @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi Levi, I actually do have a video on how to move two images into the same document: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oouKz82fiZzNiM4.html I hope that helps!

  • @levicalu9704

    @levicalu9704

    6 жыл бұрын

    hey man , thx a lot, so many tutorials don't show that ....

  • @laszlozsurka8991
    @laszlozsurka89916 жыл бұрын

    Just when I thought when Steve is going to upload a new video... bam 5 minutes later this popped up.

  • @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    6 жыл бұрын

    One of us must be psychic. :)

  • @laszlozsurka8991

    @laszlozsurka8991

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yep. :)

  • @erickroav
    @erickroav6 жыл бұрын

    Like

  • @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks :)

  • @ethanjohnl1
    @ethanjohnl14 жыл бұрын

    wot u man all sayin

  • @catgami646
    @catgami6464 жыл бұрын

    You don't explain how to get the images into the layer and background so this is no use for a beginner

  • @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    4 жыл бұрын

    Check out my video on how to move images from one document to another: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oouKz82fiZzNiM4.html

  • @DespinoiuEduard
    @DespinoiuEduard5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    @PhotoshopEssentialsChannel

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome. Thanks for watching!