Compositing Images

You can combine two images into a single image. You can further combine images by adding another image to the composited image. Since the composited image is saved as a separate image, the original images remain as they are.

1. Select a background image in the main window.

   • You can also select a background image from the edit window, edit image window, or [Collection] window.

2. Select the [Tools] menu → [Start Compositing Tool].

   • The Compositing tool window appears.

3. Select the image to combine.

   • Select the image to combine from the [Foreground Image] list box.

   • The selected image is displayed in the [Foreground Image] thumbnail display.

   • A preview of the combined background image and foreground image is displayed in the composite preview.

   • The following images can be combined.
     When a background image is selected in the main window ([Folder] window) or edit window: image in same folder as background image
     When a background image is selected in the [Collection] window: image in the [Collection] window
     When a background image is selected in the edit image window: image displayed in the thumbnail display area

   • You can combine images of differing sizes.

4. Select a compositing method.

   • Select a compositing method from the [Composite Method] list box.

   • The compositing method selected in the composite preview is applied.

   • The compositing method can be selected from five types: [Add], [Average], [Weighted], [Lighten], and [Darken]. For details on each compositing method, see "Compositing Methods".

   • If you select [Weighted], you can set the proportion of brightness of the image to be combined. Use the [Weight] slider at the bottom of the [Composite Method] list box or directly enter a value to set the brightness proportionally.

   • By clicking the [100% view] button, the image is displayed at 100% magnification (actual pixel size).

5. Position the images.

   • By default, the background image and the [Foreground Image] are displayed with their centers aligned.

   • Checkmark the [Compose in RAW Format] checkbox as necessary.

6. Click the [Save As] button.

   
   

   • By clicking the [Save As] button, the [Convert and save] window appears. Specify the required settings, and then click the [Save] button.

   • By clicking the [Continue] button, images are combined to create a new background image, and you can continue by combining another image.

   • To finish, click the [Close] button.