Advanced_Photoshop_Issue_139_-_2015_UK_

MILTON MENEZES

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NEIL DUERDEN

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One of the best-hidden tips in Photoshop for the majority of users is Blend If. Blend If is

hidden under Blending Options in the Layer Style window. You can find it by double-

clicking a layer and then adjusting the levels of black and white of your layer and the

underlying layers. The master tip here is to use Alt to separate the cursors so you can

have smoother transitions. Without using the Alt button, this tool is not helpful. Once you master Blend If,

the possibilities are as big as your creativity. I use it all the time!

■ Get more expert Photoshop tips from Milton Menezes as he explains his post-production

process on p

Always remember the purpose of your artwork. In the commercial sector your work

has to be functional and create the required message for the client. This has to

conform to their corporate image, yet deliver the message in a creative and

interesting way that will stand clear of the competition. Remember creativity for no

reason will not serve the purpose and at the end of the day they are the ones paying the bills.

■Learn more from Neil Duerden’s industry expertise in his tutorial on p

© Milton Menezes

© Neil Duerden

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