Mimicking multiple exposure in Photoshop

I create my multiple exposures in-camera and it gives me some big advantages. Doing it in camera allows to adjust compositions and combinations on the spot. You always have the possibility to shoot extra images, and you can immediately see, whether the image works, or not. Next to that, it's a lot more fun, to create the images in-camera. Being outside creating something new, and straight out of the camera, gives me a lot of satisfaction.
However some cameras, don't have a multiple exposure function, or their multiple exposure options, are limited. Then your only option is to create it in post, in photoshop.
Creating multiple exposure in post, gives you more control over the blending of the different exposures. But, you'll need the right images before you can start.
In this video I show you how to mimic multiple exposures using Photoshop. I limit myself, to imitating, the multiple exposure effects you can achieve with in-camera techniques.
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[@sarahmitchell7390]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@vlaney21]

Excellent instruction, Dirk! thank you so much. I also have a Canon and can do MEs but I struggle with soming up with intersting images ike you have done here. Clearly I need more practice!

[@Okan_YILMAZ]

Great explanation. Thanks.

[@Sheen92877]

👍👍great video ❤

[@evak8210]

Wonderful, thank you again!

[@synaptophysin]

Photoshop can average pixel values over multiple layers. There is no need to set different opacities for each layer unless you want to make some layers more prominent. Even in that case, it would be easier to duplicate those layers above the averaged layer and adjust opacity(s) as desired
Here is how to average (or get mean values of) multiple layers:
1. Select the layers
2. Layer, Smart Objects, Convert to Smart Object
3. Layer, Smart Objects, Stack mode, Mean
Done!

[@dirkercken1348]

Thanks! I know this technique but the effect still is significantly different when doing it in-camera. Also for the other blend modes you can work with a smart object, but then the results will be totally different then what you'll get in-camera

[@helenmathstutor]

Thank you for your explanation. I'm just wondering how you know which mode to choose for your multiple exposure?

[@barryashenhurst2071]

Dirk old mate, I'm getting the out-of-focus flower on top of the in-focus flower and it's making a godawful mess. What am I doing wrong? It seems that for this technique to work, both flowers must remain in the same place for both exposures.

[@dirkercken1348]

The result will differ from shot to shot. Sometimes you just need a series of attempts. And putting the blurred image in line with the in focus one often gives the best result, but not always.