How to Layer Pictures in Picnik Photo Editing
Layering photos is a great tool for any photo editing project; it opens up a wide range of options, including selective coloring, texture and other effects. Picnik, an online photo editing program from Google, has a photo layering option for its Picnik Premium members called the “Photo Basket.” Using the Photo Basket, you can add character and effects to any photo you upload to Picnik.
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Instructions
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Register for Picnik Premium if you're not already a member. Go to the Picnik website (picknik.com) and select “Upgrade to Picnik Premium Now.”
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Upload your photo either through the desktop upload application or through the website. The images uploaded will now be in your Photo Basket as a batch.
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Select the image you would like to work with as your background image.
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Select either the “Edit” or “Create” tabs to access your Photo Basket. Your batch of images will appear in a row at the bottom of your screen.
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Click on the image you would like to layer and drag it on top of your current image. Choose the same image for different texture and color effects or an entirely different image to create a digital collage.
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Resize the image by clicking and dragging on the corners and sides of the image.
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Select the “Save and Share” option from the top right-hand corner of your Picnik screen once you have finished editing your picture.
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Tips & Warnings
You can add different effects to each layer of your image by changing the Blending Mode located on the right-hand side of you Picnik screen. Select the effect you want from the drop-down menu.
You can upload photos hosted on Picasa, Flickr, Facebook, Photobucket, Webs, Webshots, Myspace and Yahoo! Mail if you register for Picnik and link your accounts from these pages to Picnik.
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