Blending of layers on a poster

[Lori]

I'm trying to put together a poster board with multiple layers, yet don't want it to look like an novice has done it. How would I blend each of the layers?

[Paul C]

Impossible to say Lori without something to look at. There are so many ways of blending in Photoshop that you kind of have to experiment around and see which ones you like.

Look up these topics in help:
Blending modes
Masks
Opacity

This should get you started.

peace

[Lori]

I guess I neglected to say that I am a novice......I have tried the opacity, and blending modes and it's just not what I have in mind. I will try to work with the masks and see what kind of results I can get. It will be a 44" x 44" poster that I will place about 25 to 30 pictures of our communiites, people and activities. It will then be mounted on a white board and displayed at Annual Conference......but since this is the first one that I'll be doing, I wanted it to be a little more "professional" looking.....if you know what I mean.....Thanks for your suggestions Paul!

Lori

[Ish]

Use your Eraser i use that alot and it helps a bunch
hope that helps

Ish

[Paul C]

Ish - Why use the eraser when a mask is a non-destructive way to do the same thing? It allows you to change your mind (which I often do).

peace

[Ish]

Hey paul i hear you buddy.....i was wondering about that "the Mask " but how do you use it......or is there a link or can you explain as far as what you can do with it....cuz i alway's see on tutorials use your mask thanks in advance

Ish

[Paul C]

This is a pretty good one:

http://www.lunacore.com/photoshop/tutorials/tut003.htm

peace

[Ish]

Thanks Paul i appreciate that alot buddy........im gonna read up on it when i get up i had to work last night so ill be back on after awhile oh yea paul if you can give any advice on my other post BANNERS......i would greatly appreciate it

Ish

[Paul C]

No problem Ish - I'll take a look at your other post…

peace