SUMMARY

Time blending is a photography technique that combines multiple exposures to create continuous light trails, offering a cleaner result than a single long exposure. Photographer Christian Möhrle demonstrates this method using Photoshop, starting with raw files and selecting a bright frame as the base. He synchronizes settings across all frames, then stacks and blends them using the 'lighten' mode, masking out unwanted skies and abrupt trail stops. This process is akin to focus stacking and exposure blending, where precise masking allows control over which pixels from each frame contribute to the final image.

TAKEAWAYS

Time blending combines several exposures for smoother light trails than single long exposures.

The technique involves masking skies and unwanted trail segments from individual frames.

It utilizes Photoshop's 'lighten' blending mode for a natural appearance.

Masking is crucial for controlling pixel selection from each frame in the final image.

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