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The Science of All Blend Modes in Photoshop

PiXimperfect via YouTube

Overview

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Explore the science behind all 27 blend modes in Photoshop in this comprehensive 42-minute tutorial. Dive deep into the concept of blend mode groups, understanding their common properties and comparing different blending modes to choose the right one for specific situations. Learn through various examples that illustrate practical uses and the underlying mathematical principles. Cover topics including Normal, Dissolve, Darken, Multiply, Color Burn, Linear Burn, Lighten, Screen, Overlay, Soft Light, Hard Light, Vivid Light, Linear Light, Pin Light, Hard Mix, Difference, Exclusion, Subtract, Divide, and HSL-based modes. Gain insights into the nuances between similar blend modes and discover three additional blend modes to enhance your Photoshop skills.

Syllabus

Introduction
Normal
Dissolve
Darken
Multiply
Multiply Vs. Darken
Color Burn
Linear Burn
Linear Burn Vs. Color Burn
Darker Color
Lighten
Screen
Color Dodge & Linear Dodge
Lighter Color
Overlay
Soft Light
Hard Light
Vivid Light And Linear Light
Pin Light
Hard Mix
Difference
Exclusion
Subtract
Divide
Understanding Hsl
Hue
Saturation
Color
Luminosity
The 3 Extra Blend Modes

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PiXimperfect

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