Here’s a tip that went over in a HUGE way when I first showcased it in my ON1 Essential Guide to Landscapes Course. When ON1 added Layers in the 2019 version, the workflow changed quite a bit. Before layers, you never had to worry about what part of a photo you added an Effect to. Why? Because there really was only one layer when you went in to Effects. But now with ON1 Photo 2019, you can have multiple layers (think sky replacements, compositing, textures, etc…). So let’s say you want to add a Vignette or Glow to a sky replacement image. What layer will it get applied to – the sky? The foreground?
Well, in this tip we cover exactly that topic. How to make sure that your effects get applied to the entire image instead of just a layer that’s only part of the photo. Enjoy!
I love teaching and photography... In that order. I feel that enjoying photography, and photo editing can get WAY too complicated. So my personal mission (and favorite thing to do), is to create education that simplifies the process of taking great photos, and how to edit them to get the results you’ve always wanted.
Why do you need a merged layer to add the vignette? Can’t you just add a new layer above the previous ones and add it there?
Thanx – Charlie
Thank you, Matt. A few days ago I was about to process a shot in ON1 which would involve layers and textures, and then adjusting the combination. Serendipitously your Merging Layers for Creative Effects video popped in with your “fringes” video email, guiding me step by step through almost everything I needed to know. The Universe was definitely cooperating! Providence smiled on me.
Hi Matt
Excellent video, as ever.
When you say you want our photos, what format of photos are you looking for. i.e raw files or jpegs. Do you want undeveloped raw files, and/or developed photos?
Best wishes, David
Hi David – all of that info is on the linked page that was in the email. Thanks!
in Firefox or Waterfox.. right click on the video frame>> this frame>>Save frame as
default save will be a long set numbers/letter change to your own title but DON’T change extension now save. (believe Chrome has similar way) if not get from Matts page on vimeo.com and click download link below video.. save at whatever size you want. will be in.mp4
Vimeo link https://vimeo.com/user1507653
sorry said link in my save thing as numbers but not… its this pieces titles.
I love the video tutorials but would be nice to be able to download them for watching over , memory retention is lacking when you get older!! Please make them You Tube videos.
Hi Sandra,
it’s easy to record videos on screen. I use Snagit (https://www.techsmith.com/screen-capture.html), and it does the job very well. I think it’s legal if you do it for pernonnal purpose only.
I would love to save this information, anyway to get a copy?
Excellent tip! Never thought of it, and I am a big On1 fan.
Thank you.
I’m always so appreciative of the tips you have to offer! I used to say “Done”, and then I’d run it through again to add the next layer. So much easier and thanks for letting me know how! Best to you! Louise