This
tutorial shows you how to create an artistic blending of images of semi-professional
quality.
When you have understand the principle behind it, you can explore the
endless possibilities of
the "Edit >> Past special >> Image with linked mask"
function
Start
with downloading the following images (right-click >> save as)
and open them with PhotoFiltre.
A.
Creating the mask:
1. Duplicate the portrait image
menu Image >> Duplicate
This method allows you to create an image of the same size. 2.
Make a black to white gradient
Menu Filter >> Color >> Gradient
Direction: Left to right
Color
1 = black, opacity = 100 %
Color 2 = white, opacity = 100 %
3. Add some noise to the gradient Menu Filter >> Noise >> Add noise
Amount = 5
Uniform = checked
B.
Assemble the portrait with the gradient
4. Copy the whole gradient
Menu
Selection >> Select All
Menu
Edit >> Copy
5. Activate the first image (portrait)
6. Past the copied gradient next to the portrait
Menu Edit >> Paste Special >> Assemble
Assemble Clipboard data at = Right
7.
Select the result and copy it
Menu
Selection >> Select All
Menu Edit >> Copy
C.
Blend the two pictures
8.
Activate the second picture 2 (Clouds).
9. Paste as image with linked mask Menu Edit >> Paste Special >> Image with linked mask
10. Press <enter> to validate the change
(or <escape> to undo)