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Step Nine: Create a merged layer
by holding down the Option (PC:
Alt) key and going to Layer>Merge
Visible. Double-c lick this layer’s
name and rename it “Merge.”
Change the blend mode to screen
and reduce the Opacity to 25%.
Once again, the effect is nice, but
too strong on her facial features.
Add a layer mask with Layer>Layer
Mask>Reveal All. Switch to the Gra-
dient tool (G), and in the Options
Bar, c lick on the Radial Gradient
icon, then c lick on the gradient
preview thumbnail. Select the Fore-
ground to Transparent preset and
c lick OK to close the Gradient Edi-
tor. Use this gradient on the mask
to reveal her facial features.Step Eight: The desaturated effect
works well for her hair but many
of her facial features have been
completely lost. Click the mask
thumbnail next to the Hue/Satura-
tion thumbnail in the Layers panel
to make that the active element.
Then use the Brush tool (B) with
a Soft Round Tip and black paint
to paint directly on the mask.
This will remove the effects of the
adjustment layer from the areas
that are painted. Do this to make
sure her eyes, lips, and nose are
all still visible.