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How Do You Blend Composites in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 12:13 am

1. In Photoshop, open the two images you want to blend together. If one of the images is already open, choose File > Open to open the second image.

2. Select the layer of the first image in the Layers panel.

3. Choose Edit > Free Transform. A bounding box and transformation handles appear around the layer.

4. Drag a corner handle on the bounding box to resize the layer, if necessary. If you’re transforming a type layer, press Shift as you drag a corner handle to keep the type layer from becoming distorted. To constrain the layer to its original proportions as you transform it, press and hold Shift+Alt (Windows) or Shift+Option (Mac OS).

PRO TIP: When blending composites in Photoshop, it is important to be careful not to overdo it. Blending too much can make the composite look unnatural and fake.

5. To reposition the layer, click inside the bounding box and drag it. If necessary, change the stacking order of layers in the Layers panel by dragging a layer up or down the stack.

The topmost layer is visible in front of all other layers; layers lower in the stack are hidden by layers above them. You can also click a layer and choose Edit > Free Transform to apply transformation commands to that layer without affecting other layers.

Applying transformation commands to a type or shape layer creates a new rasterized version of that layer called a “transform” (or “transformed”) copy. The original type or shape layer remains editable after you apply transformations to it—you can change its font, size, color, and so forth—but any changes you make will apply only to that transformed copy and not affect other transformed copies of that same type or shape layer.

To return a transformed copy of a type or shape layer to its original editable state without permanently rasterizing it, double-click the “transform” (or “transformed”) copy in the Layers panel. Doing so opens the Layer Style dialog box (if applicable), where you can click OK without making any changes to revert back to an editable state. You can also click outside the transformation boundary (the rectangular border around a transform) or press Esc to cancel a transformation and return to an editable state.

Conclusion

That’s how you blend composites in Photoshop! It’s pretty easy once you get used to using the various tools available. With a little practice, you’ll be able to create some amazing effects!

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.