Originally Posted by
Steve B
So the top 3 layers are set to Overlay, but you're applying paint to them instead of making a layer texture and hiding them?
steve,
I didn't fully answer your question about Overlay ... after the base color is laid down, each of the three successive layers is in Overlay mode, and then there is no need for an interim "hiding" of the base image, you simply paint over the area you want to recolor, and assuming your background is lighter than any color you apply in layers, you cannot paint beyond the border of the base image ...
... here is a little more context for the Overlay mode (I can't remember whether the source is ArtRage, but it seems Overlay in AR conforms to the general definition of what it should do), you may find this useful for your forthcoming video on Blending:
One difference between the Overlay blend mode and the other Contrast blend modes, is that it makes its calculations based on the brightness of the layers below the active layer—all of the other Contrast modes make their calculations based on the brightness of the active layer.
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