Blending or feathering top layer photo so it blends with the background

tomballard

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Jul 04, 2020 03:06

I would think this a common problem. Background in this case is full sized and B&W. Overlay is smaller and color. I want to blend the top layer in with the background. Now there are parallel margins of the overlay that delineate the two photos. Thanks, Tom

optodata

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Jul 04, 2020 12:29

tomballard

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Jul 04, 2020 17:29

Quote I think we really need to see what you're working with. Take a screenshot of your timeline, save it as a JPG/PNG and use the Attachments button under the forum's text box to upload it

Hi, thanks for responding. Attached is an example. I've also tried this after removing the background on the overlay and still get an outline of the original overlay visible on the background. Thanks, Tom


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tomballard

Newbie Joined: Mar 25, 2015 00:16 Messages: 33 Offline

Jul 04, 2020 17:34

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Hi, thanks for responding. Attached is an example. I've also tried this after removing the background on the overlay and still get an outline of the original overlay visible on the background. Thanks, Tom

(I sent as an attachment because this window does not allow pasting a screenshot.)

PIX

Senior Contributor Joined: Sep 21, 2011 00:02 Messages: 2910 Offline

Jul 04, 2020 18:14

Hello Tom,

There is no tool in the Edit (Layers) module that allows you to feather the edge of a photo, but you may find that changing the Blending Mode helps the top (moth) layer merge better with the background.

Aside from that option, you could feather the edge of the moth image in other software before adding it to your PhD composition. Even free tools like Paint.NET can do this (with the right plugins installed).

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optodata

Senior Contributor Location: California, USA Joined: Sep 16, 2011 16:04 Messages: 8630 Offline

Jul 04, 2020 18:16

Quote (I sent as an attachment because this window does not allow pasting a screenshot.)

That's correct, which is why I specifically requested that you use the Attachments button

I now see exactly what you mean, and the first thought I have would be to chroma-key out the background on the moth clip. If you've already done that, oftentimes you'll need to add a second chroma-key with slightly different settings to get everything clean. You may also want/need to add a feathered mask to onlyallow the moth and completely remove all edges.

Maybe you could attach that here as well so I can see if there are any particular settings that work.

EDIT: PIX gave a great answer as I was typing this

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