I created an adjustment layer, and used Fill to turn off the layer and then paint with white to reveal where I want the adjustment. Now I want to make that correction blend with the adjoining parts of the image. How can I apply the gradient to the area effected by the adjustment layer only, and not the entire image? Screenshots 1 and 2 show the adjustment layer turned off, then on. I want the area at the top portion inside the yellow rectangle to have a smooth transition from light to dark. Thanks.
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Using the classic gradient tool option, you can apply a black-to-white gradient in a blend mode such as darken or lighten, however, this will permanently alter the current layer mask.
Another option is to put the layer into a group, then apply a layer mask to the group and apply the gradient mask to the group.
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Another option is to put the layer into a group, then apply a layer mask to the group and apply the gradient mask to the group.
By @Stephen Marsh
Yes, this is the way I always do it, and I do this a lot. Ctrl+G is one of my most used shortcuts, for this reason.
Another option is to put the layer into a group, then apply a layer mask to the group and apply the gradient mask to the group.
By @Stephen Marsh
Yes, this is the way I always do it, and I do this a lot. Ctrl+G is one of my most used shortcuts, for this reason.
By @D Fosse
For completeness, one could also convert the layer to a smart object, then apply a gradient layer mask, however, that's a lot of overhead compared to simply using a group.
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