This course is the first of its kind with its main concentration on blend modes in Photoshop. If you are serious about mastering all that Photoshop has to offer, you will find that being familiar with blend modes is as important as mastering layers. In this course we will explore the function of blend modes in a variety of scenarios such as image restoration, sharpening, adjustments, special effects, and so much more.

Along the way you are encouraged to experiment with these blends modes in different ways than shown. With every project scenario being different, it is good to be familiar with the numerous possibilities.

Introduction (01:02)
What Are Blend Modes? (08:01)
6 Most Commonly Used Blend Modes (05:21)
Exposure Tricks (05:51)
Compositing Tricks (06:51)
Background/Border Effects (10:10)
Layer Style Effects (07:52)
Blending Textures (06:32)
Sharpening Images (04:20)
Filter Effects with Blend Modes (05:39)
Restoring Images (05:03)
Adjustment Layers (05:28)
Specialty Blend Modes (07:56)
Brushes & Blend Modes (08:19)
Color and Black and White Effects (06:03)
Retouching (03:23)
Masking Techniques (11:27)
Image Effects with Blend Modes (04:12)
Design Effects with Blend Modes (06:44)
Conclusion (01:08)