10 Actions. Softening effects are great for adding interest and mood to an image. All softening effects are placed on a separate layer with a layer mask and can be altered using the layer Opacity or by painting on the layer mask.
Click here to view an online contact sheet of all Softening effects or click here to view a pdf of samples.
Bright & Soft brightens the image and adds a glowing soft look
Softened
Original
Diffusion Glow adds a strong diffuse softening effect similar to putting a diffusion filter over the lens
Shadow Glow Low creates a softening effect as well as adding contrast to the image
Shadow Glow Medium creates a softening effect as well as adding contrast to the image – stronger than Shadow Glow Low
Shadow Glow High creates a strong softening effect as well as adding contrast to the image, great for adding mystery and romance
Skin Painter creates a soft layer that is used with a layer mask to create soft skin
Skin Painter Diffuse creates a soft layer that is used with a a layer mask to create soft skin, a softer more diffuse version of Skin Painter
Soften Skin softens skin slightly, quick and easy solution for making skin look better
Soft Glamour Glow creates a softening hazy glow
Soft High Pass softens the image using the High Pass filter
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