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Blend modes (or Mixing modes) in digital image editing are used to determine how two layers are blended into each other. Version 8 has functionality to perform binary and basic alpha blending but nothing for the other standard blend modes (ImageCompose only works with two layers).

So the question is:

How can I extend ImageCompose to work with multiple layers with masks in any the standard modes such as Dissolve, Darken, or Soft Light... etc?

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  • $\begingroup$ It would be helpful if you would include some example operations with full syntax; I don't have those modes under version7. $\endgroup$
    – Mr.Wizard
    Commented Jun 19, 2012 at 18:28
  • $\begingroup$ Those modes don't exist, I guess I was asking for them. $\endgroup$
    – M.R.
    Commented Jul 16, 2012 at 20:41
  • $\begingroup$ Mike, since this one seemed to emphasize multiple layers, and not new blend modes, why don't you post a new question specifically about implementing new blend modes $\endgroup$
    – Mr.Wizard
    Commented Jul 16, 2012 at 20:47
  • $\begingroup$ Will do, so should I delete this one? $\endgroup$
    – M.R.
    Commented Jul 16, 2012 at 20:49
  • $\begingroup$ I don't think you need to; someone may be looking for an answer to this one. Nevertheless it doesn't seem popular so go ahead if you please. $\endgroup$
    – Mr.Wizard
    Commented Jul 16, 2012 at 21:29

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Couldn't you simply Fold ImageCompose onto a list of pairs of layers and blend modes?

Version 7 doesn't have those advanced blend modes as far as I recall, but a simple example using Alpha:

img = ExampleData /@ ExampleData["TestImage"][[25 ;; 27]];

Fold[
 ImageCompose,
 img[[1]],
 {
  {img[[2]], 0.5}, {img[[3]], 0.2}
 }
]

Mathematica graphics

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  • $\begingroup$ Right, I guess I'm just missing the implementations of the different types of blending. $\endgroup$
    – M.R.
    Commented Jun 19, 2012 at 21:43
  • $\begingroup$ @Mike perhaps I missed the core of your question. Does version 8 have modes such as "Dissolve, Darken, or Soft Light" in any capacity, or were you asking how to implement these? $\endgroup$
    – Mr.Wizard
    Commented Jun 19, 2012 at 21:46
  • $\begingroup$ That looks very creepy. $\endgroup$
    – s0rce
    Commented Jun 23, 2012 at 17:08
  • $\begingroup$ @s0rce yeah, it does. :^) $\endgroup$
    – Mr.Wizard
    Commented Jun 23, 2012 at 17:57
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Some of the other standard blend modes could also be realized with the help of these:

  • ImageAdd
  • ImageSubtract
  • ImageDifference
  • ImageMultiply
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