Merged Layers And Stamped Layers In ON1 Photo RAW
Merging and stamping layers both have their place in a layered workflow. I explain the differences in this video and talk about when and why you might use one over the others.
The short version:
Both stamping and merging combine multiple layers into a single composite layer.
Stamping layers is non-destructive. The layers used to create the composite layer are not destroyed and remain in the layer stack.
Merging layers is destructive. The layers used to create the composite layer are destroyed and deleted from the layer stack.
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Scott Davenport
Scott Davenport is a landscape photographer and photo educator and based in San Diego, California. He leads photo workshops, writes photo books, hosts podcasts, makes tutorial videos, and feels weird referring to himself in the 3rd person.
He also can't help getting his feet wet photographing at the beach.
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