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10/18/2007 02:25:53 PM · #1 |
Im trying to make an image more transparent from right to left, with the right side about 80% transparent to the right side 0% transparent...
Heres the image...
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I want the leaves all the way to the right to be 80% transparent and the transparency to slow decrease down to zero, ending at about the 2nd 'r' in 'Arbor' ( Arbor^ )...
My method was erase it at the desired transparency and slowly decrease it as i was erasing, but this wasnt steady, you could see overlapping lines from it. If anyone knows how to slowly blur this without noticing the transition please show me/let me know...
Sorry in advanced if my post is confusing.
Message edited by ursula - Please post larger images as links or thumbnails. |
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10/18/2007 02:30:46 PM · #2 |
Assuming that the element that you want to fade is on a separate layer:
Add a layer mask to that layer and then apply a black-to-white gradient to the mask (black hides the layer contents and white shows). You can experiment with the gradient to get it right.
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10/18/2007 02:37:08 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by Mr_Pants:
Assuming that the element that you want to fade is on a separate layer:
Add a layer mask to that layer and then apply a black-to-white gradient to the mask (black hides the layer contents and white shows). You can experiment with the gradient to get it right. |
thanks, ill try it out |
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10/18/2007 02:49:11 PM · #4 |
| its not workin for me, its clearing out the entire layer not decreasing the transparency in steady levels |
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10/18/2007 03:02:05 PM · #5 |
Assuming you are using Photoshop, maybe i can help out. It's not the best method, but it works for me.
Switch to quick mask (Q on the keyboard)
Click the gradient tool, and draw a line from left to right.
Switch back to regular mode (Q again)
Simply hit Delete on the keyboard, and you'll see the layer gradually fade.
So, just get your gradient right, and it will create the effect that you want. |
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10/18/2007 03:02:54 PM · #6 |
| True transparency is tricky, but you can fade the leaves by putting the gradient into the mask area of an adjustment layer (e.g. Curves or Levels) -- that will fade the effect of the adjustment along with the gradient. The are two or three Tutorials (under the Learn menu) covering the use of layer masks with adjustment layers which might help. |
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10/18/2007 03:11:34 PM · #7 |
| thanks everyone, im sure ill get it soon |
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10/18/2007 03:13:19 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by PlayWithFire:
Assuming you are using Photoshop, maybe i can help out. It's not the best method, but it works for me.
Switch to quick mask (Q on the keyboard)
Click the gradient tool, and draw a line from left to right.
Switch back to regular mode (Q again)
Simply hit Delete on the keyboard, and you'll see the layer gradually fade.
So, just get your gradient right, and it will create the effect that you want. |
wow, worked wonders, thank you
Message edited by author 2007-10-18 15:13:29. |
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10/22/2007 10:31:31 PM · #9 |
glad i was able to help!
i read the technique somewhere a while back
but, like other people said, it's better to do it with adjustment layers, and masks, and i just don't know photoshop that well to know how to do that. |
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