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Remember, a texture must be an external file. As you adjust the blend mode and opacity of the
            texture layer, it will create many different creative effects. Each mode will have a different impact on
            your image based on the type and opacity you choose. Adding a texture to your image can
            dramatically change the look and feel of your work, plus you may want to use a brush to apply the
            texture only in specific areas of your image.
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            Note
            Textures are not stored in Luminar. These files are located wherever you’ve saved them for usage. For

            easy access, we recommend keeping all of your textures in a consistent place on your hard disk.
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            Adding a Watermark or Logo


            A logo or watermark is an excellent way to brand an image before you post it to the Internet or
            make a print. You can use the Add Image command to place a watermark or logo above a photo.
            Let’s learn how you can load a photograph or scan of a signature.  In this example, the image is
            black text on a white background.

                1. Click the + symbol at the top of the Layers panel and choose Add New Image Layer….
                2. Navigate to a logo or watermark on your hard drive and click the Open button to add the file
                    to your document.  The layer is automatically named with the filename of the selected file.
                3. To scale the texture, right-click on its thumbnail and choose Image Mapping.
                4. To prevent unwanted distortion of the watermark or logo, choose Fit.








































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