Learn step-by-step how to fade an image to black, white or any color background with Photoshop. Perfect for adding space for text or for blending an image with a design.
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We start by creating a new document and placing an image into it. Then we choose an initial color for the background, and fade the image into the color using a layer mask. Finally, I show you how to change the background to any color you like, including how to choose a color directly from the image itself.

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► Video chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:23 Create a new Photoshop document
1:04 Place your image into the document
1:42 Drag the image to one side
2:05 Add a Solid Color fill layer
2:35 Choose an initial background color
2:52 Select the fill layer's mask
3:20 Select the Gradient Tool
3:28 Choose the Black to White gradient
3:47 Draw the gradient across the layer mask
4:42 Viewing the gradient in the layer mask thumbnail
5:02 How to view the layer mask in the document
5:31 Adjust the fade by redrawing the mask
6:14 Choose a new background color
6:35 Changing the Sample Size option
7:05 Sample a background color from the image
7:20 Making final adjustments to the fade area

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