for the tutorial on using "overlay" layers in PS. Here's my first use:

So, what's the difference between an overlay layer and a normal layer with reduced opacity?

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Nice!! The difference really is personal preference. I find the overlay provides a sharper image but that's the neat thing with PS - There are so many options! Glad you liked the tutorial!

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here is the explanation of what overlay is

Overlay multiplies the light colors and screens the dark colors.


for a great reference to what each of the layer blending modes does exactly
go here for a guide with photos

http://northlite.50megs.com/ps/blend.htm


reducing the opactiy does just that. sometimes it looks the same but not always


oh just an little note how funny that anna was answering this while I was getting the links LOL and she's right personal preference

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