Unique Photoshop Problem

Hello guys.

I am currently working on a project that is examining the difference between photographs and xrays. What I would like to do is overlay the features from the xray and place them on the photo, so you are kind of looking inside the bone while still seeing the outside of it.

This needs to be more than simply changing the opacity of the xray and sticking it on top of the photo. What I'm trying to do is make a layer from the xray that includes only the white area (showing the inner features of the bone). Then I will place a color overlay on this layer to make it stand out from the photo, and then actually place it on top of the photo. The end product should clearly show the features of the photograph and the xray. I'm kind of stuck in a rut so any help would be great!

The pictures:
X-RAY

Picture

Have you tried history brushing in the right places?

Hi I am not a master of PhotoShop Yet but I will try to help you.

I would use the Magic Wand Tool on the X-ray and copy it as a new layer in a new picture with a white background. Then on the layer menu use the layer styles and try to make it 3d, its pretty easy just play with it until you are satisfied.

I would do the same with the photo but I would just use the color adjustments and not the layer style until it will stand out less and be more or less the colors of the x-ray.

Then you can just copy both of them in a new picture with white background one next to the other and you will be able to see the difference and comparison, I think that on top of each other you will just have hard time to demonstrate what you want and you will lose a lot of info.

You can also try in a very good tech support site I frequently go to, Here is the page for Photoshop CS2 Support

Good luck

Cob

easiest approach might be changing the X-ray layer to "Screen" - the black will in effect disappear.