Hilltop Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 I have this paper texture that I would like to apply to a photo so that it looks as if it was printed on this paper. I tried different adjustment layers and blend modes in APh but each time the photo becomes too dark or too light and loses contrast. Is there a way to prep the paper texture so that I can maintain the overall quality of the photo? I need this paper texture because it's part of a larger design and the creases and spots continue in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AffinityJules Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Try using different blend modes with the image - multiply usually works well. Hilltop and telemax 1 1 Quote Some scientists claim that hydrogen, because it is so plentiful, is the basic building block of the universe. I dispute that. I say there is more stupidity than hydrogen, and that is the basic building block of the universe. These are not my own words but I sure like this quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telemax Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 13 minutes ago, AffinityJules said: Try using different blend modes with the image - multiply usually works well. Yes, Multiply blending mode is the first thing that comes to mind. For the paper, I would use Multiply blending mode and apply the Brightness/Contrast adjustment (to the paper layer only). Hilltop and Old Bruce 1 1 Quote Non-destructive Mask https://forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/topic/150439-non-destructive-mask/Image layer & Pixel layer https://forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/topic/146720-image-layer-and-pixel-layer/Brushes | Stars https://forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/topic/135202-brushes-stars/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltop Posted February 19, 2022 Author Share Posted February 19, 2022 57 minutes ago, AffinityJules said: Try using different blend modes with the image - multiply usually works well. 43 minutes ago, telemax said: Yes, Multiply blending mode is the first thing that comes to mind. For the paper, I would use Multiply blending mode and apply the Brightness/Contrast adjustment (to the paper layer only). Brilliant guys, that did it! Thanks for your help! Earlier I had tried to apply a B-C adjustment to the photo but that didn't work too well. Applying it to the texture is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstdefence Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Blend ranges also works quite well... Wosven, Hilltop and telemax 2 1 Quote iMac 27" 2019 Somona 14.3.1, iMac 27" Affinity Designer, Photo & Publisher V1 & V2, Adobe, Inkscape, Vectorstyler, Blender, C4D, Sketchup + more... XP-Pen Artist-22E, - iPad Pro 12.9 (Please refrain from licking the screen while using this forum) Affinity Help - Affinity Desktop Tutorials - Feedback - FAQ - most asked questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltop Posted February 19, 2022 Author Share Posted February 19, 2022 59 minutes ago, firstdefence said: Blend ranges also works quite well... I'm just learning about Blend Options/Ranges. I tried your settings and played around with them a bit but haven't succeeded yet to get a satisfactory result. Thanks for bringing this option to my attention, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyJack Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 @Hilltop, you might want to consider adding a Frequency Separation too (maybe just the high pass) to really get those fine crinkles poppin'!! (this might be a little too exaggerated. But it's for effect 😉) Old Bruce, Hilltop and iuli 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltop Posted February 19, 2022 Author Share Posted February 19, 2022 2 hours ago, JimmyJack said: @Hilltop, you might want to consider adding a Frequency Separation too (maybe just the high pass) to really get those fine crinkles poppin'!! (this might be a little too exaggerated. But it's for effect 😉) Yes, that makes the texture stand out even more. Thanks JimmyJack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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