Gradient tool not working as I want it to be (Photoshop CS6)

Question

Hello,

I am a bit frustrated as I cannot get the gradient tool to work on my photos. Something is not right.

I work with Photoshop CS6.

1. The photo is open (png-format).

2. I create a new layer.

3. I try to apply the gradient tool, but nothing changes in the photo.

4. When I click on channels, I see that the layer mask is not marked as visible but when I mark it, the gradient map appears but is red instead of dark.

Maybe someone can help on what I am doing wrong?

Would hugely appreciate any help.

c.pfaffenbichler · Accepted Answer

Thanks, I did not consider that.Though, another (probably stupid) question.Instead of having a gradient from dark to light (top gets darkened) the image is now transparent at the top. Why is that?So it seems to me that I have to create an adjustment layer mask, make little adjustments so I can use the gradient tool as I would like to use it. Is this assumption correct? Because it seems I cannot use the gradient tool to darken the image at the top without any other adjustments at all.... You can use the Gradient Tool destructively on a plain Layer or just use a Gradient Layer.

D Fosse · Answer

I have to ask: do you have an actual adjustment in that Levels layer?

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