Awhile back I gave step by step instructions on how to create a single image “multiple exposure” look in Photoshop. I set this up an action so I could easily re-create the “multiple exposure” look anytime I wanted using different images. Actions are very easy to set up and they really do help to automate your workflow. I decided to create an action set with 3 different looks that replicate the look of my in-camera multiple exposure effects that I create with my Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital Camera to use for images that I already have in my files. To create the look of a multiple exposure with a single image this is what you need to do: Bring your image into Photoshop and create 5 duplicate layers. Then reduce the opacity of each layer by 10% increments starting from Layer 1 then go upward to the last image ( example -layer 1 opacity set to 80%, layer 2 opacity set to 70%, layer 3 opacity set to 60% …) . On each layer you will want to use the Transform Tool(Ctrl T) and turn each layer slightly in the same direction so that you create a turning effect with your layers. You will need to trim the edges of your finished image so start with an uncropped version or loose crop. I sometimes use a layer mask on each of the layers to reveal a bit of detail randomly throughout the image and in the center.
I added a round of Fractalius to the very top image along with a glow and a border using onOne Perfect Effects 4.
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These are wonderful. Thank you for sharing the how-to.
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These are gorgeous! Thanks for the great tip!
Denise, just love the multiple exposures…my favorite is the last imae with the black background…beautiful work!
Great workflow, Denise. The opacity tip has me thinking of other possibilities in composites. Thank you!! Love the final results!
Hi Folks, thank you all so much for taking the time to comment, I really do appreciate it!
Mary, I appreciate your kind words, they mean a lot
Gosh, Denise. It’s hard to choose between these gorgeous “multiple exposures.” Making an action seems a wise choice.
Denise, These images are so beautiful. Thank you for sharing this. I keep meaning to try multiple exposures and now I will do it soon! So generous!
Anita, Thank you and thank you for the kind words you wrote on Rick Sammon’s Blog.
Susan, Thank you,I can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Wow what a beautiful job Denise. I’ve got to try that!
Love all three but the first is my fave. Actions rock for sure.
Thank you Phillip and Artie.
beautiful will have to try this…hope this is touched on in March….
Nancy, I will definitely be covering Multiple Exposures in March! Thanks
Great mini tutorial, Denise. Transform seems to be a tool that I seldom hear about but I find it very useful. Final image in the post is a gem.