Once the Overlay is applied, select JUST the Overlay layer in the palette and using Curves, you can lighten, darken and adjust contrast, as well as change the color/hue/tone, to really make the Overlay “pop” or to have the Overlay item match what your real image looks like! Then select only the “Background” layer (original image) and you can use Curves to control the look of THAT from underneath the layer! Add a Layer Mask, then using a soft black brush, paint away the Overlay to reveal objects underneath as well as to brush off the parts of the Overlay in the areas you do not want it to be on such as a face or on the skin or in the sky for example (or do so more gradually with the soft black brush set at say “Opacity” of 66% and a “Flow” of 66% to make it appear more “natural” then just a sudden overlay-free surface). Position the Overlay on the image where you want it to go, including flipping it or rotating it. Hold down the “Shift” key when doing this to keep the Overlay to scale if you want it that way. You can also utilize free transform to move the Overlay around on your image, enlarge it, or shrink it. To use Photoshop’s free transform tool, press CTRL + T (COMMAND + T for Mac users), then pull the small boxes found in each corner of your Overlay with your mouse until your Overlay completely covers your image. You may wish to blend in “Screen” mode prior to performing a free transform, simply to be able to see what you’re doing while you work. The blending mode is the pull-down menu at the top of your Layers Palette (by default, it will read “Normal”). In the Layers Palette, you can then change/adjust the Overlay layer’s opacity amount, fill amount, percentage and blending mode to taste. If you are using a template containing numerous images, I recommend using your Lasso Tool to quickly select around the item you want, then copy and paste that selection into your image. To apply, drag, place, cut out or select all/copy/paste the Overlay as a new layer on top of the photo you want to have the Overlay on. Overlays can be used with any software that allows you to work with LAYERS (Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Paintshop Pro, etc.). They are also used to apply other images into your photo that were not there, such as objects, animals, buildings, and weather elements. They can add warmth, coolness, light and bokeh. They can be used to brighten or darken an image. Overlays can do so much for an image: they can make an image look vintage, dreamy, or spooky, etc. png images that you apply as a layer on top of your image… you change the opacity and blending mode of the Overlay to achieve the desired result. Stars photo by: Carrie Ann Grippo-Pike with © Captured By Carrie Photography & Product Shop jpg file format for personal or professional photographic and business use only. One high-resolution instant download of this Real Stars Overlay in a.
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