Make layer 2 visible only where it coincides with layer 1

[torb68425587]

Hi!

I'm not sure how to word this question correctly...

I need to have one layer (Layer 1) set to Multiply mode, and then I put another layer (Layer 2) behind Layer 1 as a texture.

Layer 1 contains a figure with a 100% transparent background. Layer 2 fills the entire canvas.

How do I make so that Layer 2 is only visible where it coincides with the figure on Layer 1, without having to perform any cutting on Layer 2?

I'm not familiar with working with masks, but I take that it might be some kind of mask I'll be needing...

Thanks!

[JJMack]

Load layer 1 transparency as an active selection and add a layer mask to layer 2 tar layer 2 and click the add layer mask icon in the layer palette or use the layer menu

[davescm · Accepted solution]

Hi

Reverse the order of the layers so the texture is at the top. Then clip the texture layer to the shape layer by Alt-Clicking on the border in the layers panel

Dave

[torb68425587]

Thank you for the reply!

This makes a nice cutout of Layer 2 (the texture) following the outline of Layer 1 (the object), but it renders Layer 1 invisible.

What I needed was to use Layer 2 as a texture for Layer 1.

I can get around this simply by making a copy of Layer 1 and then place it above the original Layer 1 and Layer 2.

But is there a simpler way to achieve the same effect (i.e. using only the original Layer 1 and Layer 2)?

[davescm]

Hi

I am using it as a texture in the example above. You just need to set the upper (texture) layer to multiply (as shown)

Dave

[torb68425587]

Oooh I see, my bad

Thank you!

[davescm]

No worries - I should have made that clearer in the first place

Dave

[JJMack]

You can also do in it the layer oder you  had with the layer mask mask methop I posted.

Using a make you can also cotrol where you do not want the texture note the Eyes and stripe below