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merge two text overlay layers without losing effect?
I’m using PS CS4 and I have two text layers on top of each other (they same the same thing) and the layer style for both is set for “overlay”. I want to merge (and rasterize) the two layers but keep the look of the doubled up overlay effect.
Can this be done??
Thanks…
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3 Replies
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I use a work-around method to accomplish this. I know that merging layers makes effects go all wonky so I figured out this method…
I make a new empty layer, then make all other layers, except for the empty layer and the layer you wish to be rasterized invisible. Then I do “merge all visible”. Then repeat. You lose the ability to change the effects, but it might work for what you are trying to do.
Good Day
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Make a new layer first and hold down Option or Alt when merging to merge a copy to the selected layer
Richard M. Harrington, PMP
Author: Video Made on a Mac, Photoshop for Video, Understanding Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Studio On the Spot and ATS:iWork
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quick and dirty = put new layer under the text layer and command E
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