MODES & EFFECTS

MODES & EFFECTS

Blending ModesBlending Modes: a.k.a modes, layer modes,

transfer modes

Different methods for combining images together

Take some properties of one image and combine it with some properties of another image that is often more intriguing than merely stacking

Many artists use modes through the “happy accident” method which is a valid way because it can be hard to predict the outcome

MODES & EFFECTS

Blending ModesEach blending mode alter the pixel color values of

the layer they are applied to and these alterations are based on the image ( stack of layers) underneath.

Each mode has a different set of rules (algorithms or math equations) for how it will alter the color values- R G B of the pixels in the layer it is working on.

Differences in COLOR S alter the final effect.

Blending modes do not replace or obliterate the normal Masks, Effects and Transformations calculated for each layer

MODES & EFFECTS

Applying ModesYou find the Modes list in the layer columns in the time line. It may be hidden at first and you will need to add it by selecting

the check box names “Modes”

Each layer has a default Mode named “normal” applied to it.

The Modes have a drop down menu from which you can select

a mode.

Toggle through the modes list by holding “Shift” and

pressing “+” key

MODES & EFFECTS

Modes CategoriesThe first set of modes all make the final image darker in some way:

Darkening ModesDarker

Multiply

Linear Burn

Color burn / Classic Burn

Darker Color

MODES & EFFECTS

Modes CategoriesThe second set of modes all make the final image lighter in some way:

Lightening ModesAdd

Lighten

Screen

Linear Dodge

Color Dodge/ classic Color Dodge

MODES & EFFECTS

Modes CategoriesThe second set of modes all make the final image lighter in some way:

Lighting Modes: intensify contrast and saturation

Overlay

Soft Light

Hard Light

Linear Light

Vivid light

Pin Light

Hard Mix

MODES & EFFECTS

Modes CategoriesThe second set of modes all make the final image lighter in some way:

Subtraction Modes: subtract color values from layer beneath

Difference/ Classic difference * best one

Exclusion

MODES & EFFECTS

Modes CategoriesThe second set of modes all make the final image lighter in some way:

Property Replacing Modes: Replace the property of the bottom layer with the property of the top.

Hue

Saturation

Color

Luminosity

MODES & EFFECTS

Effects and presetsEach layer can have multiple effects added to them.

Effects can be stacked and the stack order does matter

Example: add 4 color ramp then twist

vs.

Twist then add 4 color ramp

Browse presets using:

Animation > browse presets

Most effects are combinations of many other effects.

Common effects: blurs, Distortions, drop shadows, bevels

Example: Text animation effects and presets