Learn how to fade an image to transparent in Photoshop with a gradient applied to a mask.
0:00 - Introduction
0:49 - Drawing a Gradient
Having chosen the Gradient Tool (keyboard shortcut: G), gradient options will be shown across the top of Photoshop. Clicking on the gradient will open up the Gradient Editor where any gradient can be manually created. Clicking on the drop down arrow next to the gradient allows for the selecting of pre-made gradients. This tutorial makes use of the Black to White gradient.
To draw a gradient, click, drag and release the mouse anywhere across the Photoshop canvas.
Make a gradient square (horizontal or vertical) by holding down the Shift key while drawing the gradient.
4:12 - Adding a Mask to a Layer
With a layer selected, click the “Add a mask“ button at the bottom of the Layers panel.
When working with masks, “white reveals, black conceals“. White parts of a mask will reveal the equivalent portions of a layer
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