The Exclusion blending mode is a challenging one to explain without diving into math. And I won’t do that. Instead, I’ll show you how to use it for color grading.

Difference, as its name suggests, measures differences between two layers. I use this blending mode when I need to manually align layers.

If an ON1 Effects filter shifts color in an unwanted way, try using the Luminosity blending mode. Luminosity deals only with brightness values, protecting your photo’s hue and saturation.

The contrast increase from Vivid Light is a strong one and can overpower a scene. Temper its Opacity - and try it out for color grading (my preferred use for this blending mode).

The Soft Light blending mode has a more subdued touch than the Overlay mode. I like this mode for subtler texture blends.

The Overlay blending mode is one you should know. An excellent way to pop contrast and blend exposures, it is one of the most popular blending modes.

Color Dodge is a useful blending mode for creative and unique color grading. Its results can be harder to predict, so do be prepared for some experimentation.

Take your cityscape photos to a new level with a little field prep and the Lighten blending mode.

The default blending mode of Normal makes no special changes to the pixels in a layer. It is perfect for exposure blending and double-exposure looks.

The blending modes in ON1 change the way filters and layers interact with one another. They can be mysterious. Join me for a series of videos and articles that show practical uses for blending modes.

Is SuperSelect AI struggling to find the element you want to mask? Try the Refine Brush and use its encircle mode to select objects.

Some landscape and travel scenes are dynamic. Capture several images on location and blend them into a composite with layers.

Give me 3 minutes and I’ll improve your ON1 Sky Swap AI results for silhouetted subjects like trees.

AI Adaptive Presets are a game changer. Learn my best practices for creating versatile AI Adaptive Presets in ON1 Photo RAW.

Super Select AI will change how you approach selective adjustments and masking in ON1 Photo RAW. Let’s have a deeper look at this new tool coming in Photo RAW 2023.

Presets are great because they speed up workflow. And yes! You can incorporate masks into your presets - though there are some guidelines to follow.

Masks usually need a little refinement to finish them off. ON1's Refine Group has you covered.

Yes, you can combine the ON1 masking tools and create amazing, intricate masks with ease. However, the order in which you use the masking tools matters.

The Sky Swap AI for sky replacement arrived in Photo RAW 2022. Did you know those AI smarts can be used to quickly create masks for skies, too?

Luminosity masks kick the doors wide open for expertly-nuanced and creative edits. I want to help you understand them.

Use the Color Range mask option in any filter or adjustment to quickly make a mask that matches a color in your photo.

The Line Mask is the perfect masking tool for straight-edged subjects like architecture. But don’t let the Line Mask fool you! It has uses beyond cookie cutter shapes.

Creatively blend layers, stamp silhouettes, and watermark your photos using Custom Brushes in ON1.

For precision brush strokes, turn on the Perfect Brush in the ON1 Masking Tool for edge detection.

Confused about opacity and flow in the ON1 Masking Brush? Give me 6 minutes, I’ll explain.

Make hand-painted masks using the Masking Brush in ON1. I’ll show you all the controls and options.

Target subjects and create off-camera lighting accents using the Center and Edges shapes of the ON1 Masking Bug.

Mask horizontal or vertical sweeps of your photo quickly in ON1 using the Reflected Gradient shape of the Masking Bug tool.

Mask large areas of your photo quickly in ON1 using the Gradient shape of the Masking Bug tool.

Jump start your masks in ON1 with the AI Quick Mask tool.

There are several different tool groups for masking in ON1. I’ll walk you through them.

The first article in a mini-series about masking in ON1 tools including ON1 Photo RAW and ON1 Effects.

Scared of luminosity masks? Don't be. Work with them visually and it's easier than you may think.

My blog post from last week about Layers vs. Develop & Effects raised a bunch of questions about masking and blending. Let's talk about it.

Are you confused when to use Layers vs. the Develop & Effects modules in ON1 Photo RAW? Read on... I'll break it down for you.

Craft the perfect scene by blending elements from several photos into one.