Blending filter effects in Photoshop

The Fade command changes the opacity and blending mode of any filter, painting tool, erasing tool, or color adjustment. The Fade command blending modes are a subset of those in the painting and editing tools options (excluding the Behind and Clear modes).

Applying the Fade command is similar to applying the filter effect on a separate layer and then using the layer opacity and blending mode controls.

Note: The Fade command can also modify the effects of using the Extract command, Liquefy command, and Brush Strokes filters.

To fade the effect of a filter, painting tool, or color adjustment:

1. Apply a filter, painting tool, or color adjustment to an image or selection.
2. With the affected area still selected, choose Edit > Fade.
3. Select the Preview option to preview the effect.
4. Drag the slider to adjust the opacity, from 0% (transparent) to 100%.
   
5. For Mode, choose a blending mode.
6. Click OK.
Note: The Color Dodge, Color Burn, Lighten, Darken, Difference, and Exclusion modes do not work on Lab images.