How do you make a gradient layer mask?

How do you make a gradient layer mask?

Layer Mask Gradient in Photoshop

1. Open a photo that has some empty space on one side.
2. Press Ctrl J (Mac: Cmd J) to duplicate the photo layer.
3. In the Layers panel, click on the Background layer.
4. To choose a color that goes with your photo, click on the Foreground Color Chip to get the Color Picker.

How do I add a layer mask in Photoshop CS5?

Create a layer mask

1. Select a layer in the Layers panel.
2. Click the Add layer mask button at the bottom of the Layers panel. A white layer mask thumbnail appears on the selected layer, revealing everything on the selected layer.

How do you add a gradient to a layer?

Apply gradients to layers

1. Select one or more text layers in the Layers panel and then click any gradient in the Gradients panel to apply it.
2. Drag a gradient from the Gradients panel onto the text content on the canvas area.
3. Drag a gradient from the Gradients panel onto a layer in the Layers panel.

What is gradient layer mask?

A gradient mask lets you quickly fade images together into a collage. With at least two images on separate layers within the same document, position the image you want on the top of your collage at the top of the layer stack.

How do you apply a saved mask to an image or layer?

How do you apply a saved mask to an image or layer? Choose Select > Load Selection, then select the mask (alpha channel) you want to use. You just studied 2 terms!

How do I add gradient tool to Photoshop toolbar?

Enable the Gradient Tool in Photoshop by hitting G or by selecting the rectangular gradient icon located on the left hand toolbar in the program. Once the Gradient Tool (G) is activated, select the gradient of your choice in the top toolbar: linear, radial, angle, reflected, and diamond.

Where is gradient overlay?

The Layer Styles Gradient Overlay Dialog Box Fill can be found just underneath Opacity in the Layers palette.