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Subject: What is the difference in opacity and fill in blend modes?

TomDart opened this issue on Dec 03, 2007 · 5 posts
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TomDart ( ) posted Mon, 03 December 2007 at 8:36 PM · edited Wed, 05 February 2025 at 11:00 PM

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I often use a highpass filter in photos and use various blending modes in layers while doing photo work or purely digital images.  Yet, I have yet to figure the real differences when using "blend" modes in **Opacity** and **Fill**.   Used one at a time the effect seems about the same. Used together, I think I see some difference but am not sure.

Is there a simple way to know which to use or how?  Any input will be greatly appreciated.

TomDart.

dreamer101 ( ) posted Mon, 03 December 2007 at 9:45 PM

Layer opacity effects the whole layer including layer effects. Fill opacity does not affect layer styles.

retrocity ( ) posted Mon, 03 December 2007 at 10:12 PM

best way to see the difference is to add a layer effect like a  "stroke" to a layer of TYPE, then slide the sliders for FILL and OPACITY and you'll get it...

umm just like what dreamer said
:)
retrocity

TomDart ( ) posted Tue, 04 December 2007 at 7:08 AM

Thanks..I will do the trial and see what I have missed.       Tom.

TomDart ( ) posted Tue, 04 December 2007 at 7:57 AM

I tried the text with stroke..yes, the differences in fill and opacity are quite clear now. Appreicate the help.         Tom.

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