Can anyone recommend me the best way to create this image effect and layout?
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That layout and several similar ones are all ready made in the project downloads for Sections Pro and Sections Box.
http://sectionspro.bigwhiteduck.com/learn-sections/layout-examples/prop-width/
For that simple black overlay on hover you just need Sections Pro. Sections Box will allow you to add many more hover caption effects.