how do I set the alpha value on Images?

I'm looking at the Graphics.drawImage() methods and I don't see anything for setting the alpha value of the image. What I mean is, I want to draw an image that is half transparent, but I don't see a way to do that. I've also looked into the Image, ImageObserver, and Graphics2D classes to no avail.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

I'm a bit confused by this. "I don't see anything for setting the alpha value of the image" vs "I want to draw an image that is half transparent". So is the image half transparent or are you trying to set the transparency? Which?

Perhaps a small, runnable example together with a description of actual and intended behaviour would help.

Assuming the image is transparent (so that setting the alpha doesn't arise), then drawImage() will cause it to be rendered. The exact colouration of the resulting pixels will depend on the current value of the composite.

Tutorial on how to use composites here:
Lesson: Advanced Topics in Java2D (The Java™ Tutorials > 2D Graphics)

But you'd probably be better off going through the entire 2D Graphics trail.
Trail: 2D Graphics (The Java™ Tutorials)

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Thanks both,

I ended up using the AlphaComposite class.

And my goal was to take an opaque image and render it half transparent by manipulating the alpha value.

Thanks.