Convert a texture so it can be used as an overlay

Question

Hello

How do i make a texture so it can be used as an overlay.

Please see examples attached. The white image has been converted to a greyish one. I can use the grey image and use the overlay effect to add textures to what i want.

I want to do the same to other textures.

Thanks

Kevin Stohlmeyer · Accepted Answer

Here is a side by side with Levels applied on the right.

Using this process you should be able to create overlay versions of anything. Here is some grass as an example.

Original, desaturated (a little dark), then levels applied to lighten:

Kevin Stohlmeyer · Answer

@Summayah5FC7 Do you mean how to convert an image to grayscale and apply the Overlay layer style?

You can desaturate any image using Shift+Cmd+U or if you want more control, use the Black and White adjustment layer.

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