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I just updated my Photoshop to CC 2019 and I don't know if I am missing something or if the gradient tool changed a bit. Before, I could add a layer mask to an image and feather out both ends. Now, I can only feather out one end, and when I try to do the other end, the gradient just goes to the opposite direction.
Seems like an easy fix but it's not working like it used to so what am I missing? A setting? So annoying!
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Foreground to Transparent. It lets you make as many passes as you like, building the gradient with each pass.
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Use a reflective gradient then adjust with a levels adjustment. The gradient tools seems broken on a reveal all layer mask in cc 2019 o start with a hide all layer mask.
Edit my problem was caued by my gradient tool being set to mode screen.... I forgot rule number one check all settings. I turned 78 yesterday... memory going....
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Thanks for your response! Yes, not checking the settings is my issue too. So it's not an age thing lol.
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Foreground to Transparent. It lets you make as many passes as you like, building the gradient with each pass.
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You can also use the gradient tool on a straight gradient, but set the blend mode of the gradient to multiply so that you can apply multiple gradients, as either different distances or angles.
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Cool tip Chuck, and a new one for me.
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Oh okay, yeah didn't know this one either. Thanks!

