Edge darkening single edge

pcoz · **Joined:** Oct 30, 2017 **Posts:** 2

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Hi (newbie question)

How can I apply edge darkening to a single edge of a photograph only (e.g. so at the bottom of the photo it fades to black).

Thank you

dinasset · **Posted:** Mon Oct 30, 2017 11:18 pm **(#2)**

Something like that?
from the original:

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Jayd - In thought(original).jpg [ 64.14 KiB | Viewed 3201 times ]

to this one?

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Jayd - In thought_adding a layer transp to black.jpg [ 46.49 KiB | Viewed 3201 times ]

If this is your goal:
- create a new layer on top of your image (type:transparent)
- place a gradient from transparent to black on the layer (multiply mode)

pcoz · **Joined:** Oct 30, 2017 **Posts:** 2

Thank you very much

I suppose that makes sense - in other words there is no difference between progressively decreasing the illumination and between adding a layer with a transparent - black gradient.

ofnuts · **Joined:** Oct 25, 2010 **Posts:** 4812

pcoz wrote:

Thank you very much

I suppose that makes sense - in other words there is no difference between progressively decreasing the illumination and between adding a layer with a transparent - black gradient.

There is... you are not just adding the layer, you are also setting it to multiply (this would work equally well with a white-to-black gradient, with the advantage that you can use curves to finely and interactively adjust the gradient to your liking).