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lisaellensegal
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April 27, 2016
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how to add noise on adjustment layer?

  • April 27, 2016
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I need to add noise to a specific area on my image.  How do I apply a filter to it's own layer and brush off where i want it to show?

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    Correct answer c.pfaffenbichler

    • Layer > New > Layer

    • Fill with 50% Gray

    • Filter > Noise > Add Noise

    • set the Layer to Blend Mode Linear Light and  the Opacity as needed

    • Layer > Layer Mask > Hide All

    • brush in the regions you want the Layer to show with white

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    jane-e
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    April 27, 2016

    A second choice is make your layer a Smart Object. One way is Filter > Convert for Smart Filters > OK.

    Then put a Filter on the Layer, in this case Noise. Note that in the first image below, the layer is selected. In the second image, the mask that was created automatically is selected. It's important that you select the mask.

    Notice that the mask is white, and that the Filter, in this case Noise, is showing across the entire layer.

    • Select the mask

    * Select the Brush tool > choose a size

    • Select a foreground color. Choose Black or White, but not the color you have. In other words, select Black.

    • Paint the image to paint out the noise.

    This is non-destructive editing, as you can paint with white or black (gray will partially reveal), and the filter can be deleted. You can double-click the word "Noise" in the Layers panel to change the amount or type of noise.

    You can also get fancy and apply a B-W gradient on the mask.

    c.pfaffenbichler
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    April 27, 2016

    And if one creates a Pattern of the Noise on 50% Gray one can use it as a Pattern Layer or a Pattern Overlay.

    c.pfaffenbichler
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    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    April 27, 2016

    • Layer > New > Layer

    • Fill with 50% Gray

    • Filter > Noise > Add Noise

    • set the Layer to Blend Mode Linear Light and  the Opacity as needed

    • Layer > Layer Mask > Hide All

    • brush in the regions you want the Layer to show with white

    lisaellensegal
    Inspiring
    April 27, 2016

    How do I fill the layer with 50% gray?

    • Layer > New > Layer

    • Fill with 50% Gray

    • Filter > Noise > Add Noise

    • set the Layer to Blend Mode Linear Light and  the Opacity as needed

    • Layer > Layer Mask > Hide All

    • brush in the regions you want the Layer to show with white

    c.pfaffenbichler
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    April 28, 2016

    Use Edit > Fill and set »Contents« to »50% Gray«.