Quick question about transparent PNG overlays in Photoshop

[theforelements]

Hello,

First post, recently I have run into a problem with Photoshop. I am currently working with a client trying to make graduated transparent PNG overlays. I am in charge of creating different filter overlays for a new phone application (somewhat similar to intstagram, but not.) I am able to create PNG files, the only problem is that they look muddy, especially when compared to a PSD file. I am not even sure if this is possible with photoshop. I hope this makes sense. Help with pointing me in the right direction, or the right software program is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[iDad]

Muddy? Can you explan again I don't understand your question

[theforelements]

Sure. When I save my original PSD filter in Photoshop as a PNG file, the file seems to have a hazy and clouded look to it once applied to the image beneath it(like a contact lens that has been spray painted i guess is a way to put it) It looks like solid color with only 50% opacity to it. As compared to the original PSD file, which maintains all of the information. Say the outsides of the image were more. Enclosed is an example of what I am talking about. The first photo is what the PNG file looks like, the second replicates the PSD. I hope this makes a little more sense. Thanks for replying so quickly.

[iDad]

Check your opacity and fill levels

[theforelements]

Yeah, I could, but that only fades the layer. The PSD file actually blends with the underlying image. The only effect I can think to fix this temporarily is to change the PNG's layer style to "linear burn". But when I go to save it with the Linear Burn applied, it will only open back up in Photoshop to the "normal" layer style. hmm.....

[iDad]

That doesn't look to me like linear burn hmmm is on layer contrast setting different?

[theforelements]

I could set the PNG file to Linear Burn and save it. But once I close and re-open, it is back to the "normal" layer style setting. So that is what the first photo was an example of. Both layers are set to the same contrast :/ tis' quite frustrating

[iDad]

Check image modes someone else can help late here I'll be around tomorrow though good luck

[Furio]

PNG doesn't support blending modes, only transparency.