Photoshop - Apply Blend If Layers

Sean VanGorder

Hey guys, I'm currently using the "Blend If" option on some layers in Photoshop to position textures based on other layers underneath. Is there any way to actually apply this effect once I have it the way I want it? The way it is now, if I hide or remove any layers underneath the Blend If layer, it ruins the effect. Thanks.

malcolm

Looks like there is already a thread for this. If you put the layer on top and use the below layer as the punch through you can flatten it down correctly and preserve the transparency. If you use underlying layer it does not seem to work.

http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=76044

Noors

There's no problem while u use Blend If - This Layer. You just have to create a new layer on top, select BOTH layers and ctrl+e to collapse them.
It's a bit more tricky when you use Blend If - Underlying Layer, since of course, it depends of the underlying layer. Hopefully, the blend options between two layers are interdependent so here's the hack i thought of. I think it works.

Sean VanGorder

Sorry about that, I tried searching for a thread on this before I posted but that didn't come up for me. Thread search fail.

Anyway, thanks for the responses! I'll try it out as soon as I get a chance.

Also, thanks the tutorial. GN'R FTW.