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How to add gradient to image

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May 15, 2017
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Hey, so like I'm well aware that this is probably a simple question, and it's easy to do but for the life of me I CANNOT figure out why it seems impossible for me to recreate. So I'm trying to redesign a banner that's similar to the image I posted but I cannot get my gradient to fade like the image posted. How can I have the image still somewhat show up on the left but have a gradient ending towards the right. If anyone could help me figure this out or refer me to where this has possibly been asked already, I truly appreciate it.

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Correct answer Semaphoric

Add a black Color Fill Layer, and put a gradient in its Layer Mask.

Semaphoric

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Great to hear you got it working!

Semaphoric

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If your image only occupies part of the width of your banner, stop dragging out your gradient before you reach the right edge of the image

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Thanks so much for all the help you have given me man! I FINALLY figured it out and did it, you are awesome!

rayek.elfin

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On a side note, it is understandable why the OP is having a rough time trying to recreate this effect: the UX design to control and create gradients is atrocious in Photoshop. It is in dire need of an update.

The lack of a in-view gradient widget that remains 'live' when editing a gradient in a layer mask (even when leaving layer mask editing), for example, would be a good start. Other image editors provide for this. Photoshop's gradients are archaic in use. A terrible user experience.

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I really appreciate your help so far really do. Currently this is what I have from following your advice which is help me A LOT. as far as getting the gradient to go all the way across, what would I need to do? I want it to cover up everything like the ideal image and not just some of it. I do not want anyone to be able to tell that there is two different images next to one another, I want it to appear seamless if that makes any sense.

rayek.elfin

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You will need at least one addition layer mask with a black-white gradient for one of the images to create a smooth transition between those two images. Apply the layer mask to one of those images.

saraip56931770 wrote
I really appreciate your help so far really do. Currently this is what I have from following your advice which is help me A LOT. as far as getting the gradient to go all the way across, what would I need to do? I want it to cover up everything like the ideal image and not just some of it. I do not want anyone to be able to tell that there is two different images next to one another, I want it to appear seamless if that makes any sense.

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Thanks!

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saraip56931770Author

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Ok so what I'm trying to do is create a banner just like the one at top and I'm not sure why mines doesn't add the gradient in the layer mask area when I select it. As you can see it makes a new gradient fill layer and from what you've showed me its not supposed to do that.

Semaphoric

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You need to have the Layer Mask selected. Note the location of the white outline in my screenshot compared to yours. You should see a "Color Fill Mask" highlighted in the Channels panel. Then,just drag a Gradient out with the Gradient tool across the image, and it should go into the Fill Layer Mask.

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Add a black Color Fill Layer, and put a gradient in its Layer Mask.

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Thanks! I will try this. I appreciate this very much!

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