How do you add a second image as a layer in CS5?

[Karl Hanson]

I'd like to add a second fill flash image to a primary image and adjust the opacity. Not sure how to do this. Tried the apply image command, but could not get this to work. Would appreciate step by step instructions.

 

[AdriaanMeijer]

Set by step.

1. open first image
2. open second image (the one that should go on top)
3. select this image (Ctrl-A)
4. Copy (Ctrl-C, in other occasions Ctrl-Shift-C)
5. Go back to the first image (ctrl-F6, or through the Window menu)
6. Past as new layer (Ctrl-V)

This is what you asked
Probably you'd like to align the two too.
This can be done manually:

1. set opacity of top layer to some 50%
2. use the Move-tool (V) to move the top layer around
3. set opacity of top layer to your taste

PS will do it for you too:

1. select both layers (in the layers-pallete)
2. choose Edit » Auto align
3. select one of the layers

Hope to've been of help.
--
All in my humble opionion of course!

If I seem to talk nonsense or you can't understand me, it's probably my English

 

[Hans Bolte]

Open both images.

Use the move tool to drag the fill image into the other.

It will appear in it's own layer above the first image.

--
Gallery

http://www.pbase.com/hb1840/painted_pixels

 

[Karl Hanson]

Thanks! I knew it was something simple.

 

[jdoo]

In addition to what has been mentioned.. you can Select the images in Bridge, and choose Tools-> Photoshop-> Load Files into Photoshop Layers. I may have the exact menu wording wrong -- but the option is there. I find it easier than copy/pasting into new layers in Photoshop..

--
Joe
Old Acct: http://www.dpreview.com/members/5617432530/forums/Messages?Page=19

 

[Karl Hanson]

This blending technique works very well for my HDR work. I was unable to create an action in an attempt to try to automate the process. It would be nice to be able to batch process.

 

[paul2009]

But how do you open both images at the same time?
--
flickr http://bit.ly/c4lIRu

 

[mstmart]

That's exactly what I normally do it worked in seconds.

 

[mstmart]

But how do you open both images at the same time?
--
flickr http://bit.ly/c4lIRu

I don;t think you can open two images at once you just open them one at a time then you do Windows, Arrange, Float in all windows then click the photo you want to add the the other photo by using your move tools and drag the photo onto the other you'll see another layer with the photo on top of the original.

 

[jdoo]

Interesting question Karl. I am not sure how you could automate calling the action from Bridge, when choosing the open Files as layers menu option. It could probably be done via scripting, but I don't know what commands or syntax you would use.
--
Joe
Old Acct: http://www.dpreview.com/members/5617432530/forums/Messages?Page=19

 

[solyluna]

Use the move tool to drag the fill image into the other.

It will appear in it's own layer above the first image.

I have one problem when I work this way - the dragged image shows as a smart object - that's not always what I want or need. Is there a work around for it?
Copy/Paste adds the new layer the normal way.