Merging photos together....

MjHalpin · 21-02-2011 08:26PM #1

Hi!
Does anyone know of an easy to use, freeware program that I could use to merge two photos together so that they blend into each other?
Like this....
http://www.acclaimimages.com/_gallery/_images_n300/0018-0503-3110-0139_piano_keys_digitally_merged_with_violin.jpg
Any help would be gratefully appreciated!
Martin

5uspect · 21-02-2011 09:27PM

GIMP is an open source editor like Photoshop and can be a bit complex.
But it'll do exactly what you want with a layer mask.

TouchingVirus · 21-02-2011 09:28PM

There's Gimp. There's Microsoft ICE if you're on Windows too

5uspect · 21-02-2011 11:08PM

ICE is a panorama stitcher, it doesn't do what the OP wants.

looksee · 22-02-2011 10:50PM

In any programme that has layers put the images into a layer each. Use the biggest, softest eraser brush you can and swipe down the top layer, you will get something like that picture. I would use Photoshop but you could use Gimp. The program will not do it automatically, but it is very easy.

5uspect · 22-02-2011 11:07PM

The best way is to use a layer mask and a gradient rather than the eraser. I always try to use non destructive editing methods where possible. Adjustment layers and layer masks make it very easy to maintain control over your work and make changes that would otherwise require you to revert or go hunting through your history.

Merging photos together....

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