Practical Photoshop

TURN KIDS INTO SUPERHEROES

Why not give the kids a superhero makeover? By utilizing the power of Blending Modes and a range of free images, it’s easier than it might look to create a shot that could pass for a movie poster.

The key skill here is in mastering layer Blending Modes. These let us combine our portrait with our

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