Double exposure or Overlay technique: I have a Sony A-33 DSLR, and cannot find a mode to shoot a Double Exposure, or Overlay, as some call it. I saw an example in the current "Texture"...

Tom G Loc: Atlanta, GA

I have a Sony A-33 DSLR, and cannot find a mode to shoot a Double Exposure, or Overlay, as some call it. I saw an example in the current "Texture" Contest with grave stones over-laying the Lincoln Memorial. Exactly what i'd like to achieve.

I was able to do it with my old Sony 35mm Film camera, but don't know how with the DSLT.

Can anyone help?

Thanks,

Tom G

MMC Loc: Brooklyn NY

I do not think that you can do it inside your camera but you can do it with photoshop. I made it with your pictures.

Tom G wrote:

I have a Sony A-33 DSLR, and cannot find a mode to shoot a Double Exposure, or Overlay, as some call it. I saw an example in the current "Texture" Contest with grave stones over-laying the Lincoln Memorial. Exactly what i'd like to achieve.

I was able to do it with my old Sony 35mm Film camera, but don't know how with the DSLT.

Can anyone help?

Thanks,

Tom G

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

Tom G wrote:

I have a Sony A-33 DSLR, and cannot find a mode to shoot a Double Exposure, or Overlay, as some call it. I saw an example in the current "Texture" Contest with grave stones over-laying the Lincoln Memorial. Exactly what i'd like to achieve.

I was able to do it with my old Sony 35mm Film camera, but don't know how with the DSLT.

Can anyone help?

Thanks,

Tom G

It may be called something else. I know my D300 will do this; I'll check tonight to see what the menu reference is

EstherP

Tom G wrote:

I have a Sony A-33 DSLR, and cannot find a mode to shoot a Double Exposure, or Overlay, as some call it. I saw an example in the current "Texture" Contest with grave stones over-laying the Lincoln Memorial. Exactly what i'd like to achieve.

I was able to do it with my old Sony 35mm Film camera, but don't know how with the DSLT.

Can anyone help?

Thanks,

Tom G

I had a look at the manual, and don't believe it can be done in-camera. However, it shouldn't be too hard to do in PP, using two images of your choice.
EstherP

HEALS3113 Loc: PENNSYLVANIA

I used to be able to do this with my 35mm but don't think the digitals can. The only way now is to use Photoshop, which I still haven't figured out how to use the layer aspect yet.

TheeGambler Loc: The green pastures of Northeast Texas

Here is another example of overlay in part, done with Photo Shop.

HEALS3113 Loc: PENNSYLVANIA

I LOVE that picture!!! I really need to learn how to work with layers...

GordonB. Loc: St. Petersburg, Fl.

If you want to learn to use layers, consider Paint Shop Pro, any edition. It's much easier to learn than PS and equally as effective in using layers.
Google 'layers in Paint Shop Pro' and watch the video tutorials to see how easy it is.

Hope this helps and good luck.

GordonB.

HEALS3113 Loc: PENNSYLVANIA

yes, thank you!

TheeGambler Loc: The green pastures of Northeast Texas

HEALS3113 wrote:

I LOVE that picture!!! I really need to learn how to work with layers...

As you can see there are more than two layers in this "piece of work." It takes some time to create these and it takes practice. Start with just two layers. Once you get that down, it is easy to add more layers. The newer versions of photo shop have tools that make these easier to do than before.. These are all my horses and I took the photos of them... Good luck!

Tom G Loc: Atlanta, GA

Very, Very Nice.

I'd like to be able to do it "in-camera" though.

Maybe I'll buy a new one. Any suggestions?

Tom G Loc: Atlanta, GA

Thanks. Await your findings.

Tom G Loc: Atlanta, GA

I think you're right.

But, I want to do it "in-camera" so I guess I'll have to go shopping. Suggestions?

TheeGambler Loc: The green pastures of Northeast Texas

There was a lot of detail-work in this piece, so I wouldn't think it is something you could do "in camera." I have to enlarge each photo a lot, in my editing program to prepare each new layer.