Using Gradient Tool to burn in edges and corners of prints

[gurtch]

Hello folks. At my advanced age, I sometimes think I am really losing it. As long as I can remember, I simulated the effect of burning in the edges and corners of my dark room prints. I used the gradient tool on a separate layer, I think set to “Foreground to transparent”, usually to a low number like 5 to 10%. Today I was working on two images for my son that used an iPhone as a camera, and wanted me to make him nice 11”x14 “prints. But when I tried it today, the entire image got darker, even though I only moved the curser from the edge to about 1/4 of the way into he image. If you visit my web site there are over 1,000 images, all done in that manner. What am I apparently doing wrong?
thanks

Dave in NJ

www.modernpictorials.com

 

[HarwoodF]

I used the gradient tool on a separate layer, I think set to “Foreground to transparent”,

I would double-check to make sure it was set to "Foreground to transparent."

 

[JohnWheeler]

Hello folks. At my advanced age, I sometimes think I am really losing it. As long as I can remember, I simulated the effect of burning in the edges and corners of my dark room prints. I used the gradient tool on a separate layer, I think set to “Foreground to transparent”, usually to a low number like 5 to 10%. Today I was working on two images for my son that used an iPhone as a camera, and wanted me to make him nice 11”x14 “prints. But when I tried it today, the entire image got darker, even though I only moved the curser from the edge to about 1/4 of the way into he image. If you visit my web site there are over 1,000 images, all done in that manner. What am I apparently doing wrong?
thanks

Dave in NJ

www.modernpictorials.com

Hi Dave

I have had that happen when the "reverse" option was checked. Then you go from Transparent to Black, and where you stop drawing, the last point is extended across the whole image.

So, that seems to fit your symptoms.

 

[gurtch]

Hello folks. At my advanced age, I sometimes think I am really losing it. As long as I can remember, I simulated the effect of burning in the edges and corners of my dark room prints. I used the gradient tool on a separate layer, I think set to “Foreground to transparent”, usually to a low number like 5 to 10%. Today I was working on two images for my son that used an iPhone as a camera, and wanted me to make him nice 11”x14 “prints. But when I tried it today, the entire image got darker, even though I only moved the curser from the edge to about 1/4 of the way into he image. If you visit my web site there are over 1,000 images, all done in that manner. What am I apparently doing wrong?
thanks

Dave in NJ

www.modernpictorials.com

Hi Dave

I have had that happen when the "reverse" option was checked. Then you go from Transparent to Black, and where you stop drawing, the last point is extended across the whole image.

So, that seems to fit your symptoms.

Thanks for the reply. I just checked and “reverse” was not checked off. I swear I used to do this on a regular basis, but now am questioning my sanity (age 87).

Dave