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Bren

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I have just installed Photoshop ( thank you Father Christmas) and can't wait to get started.

I have a bar / restaurant in SW France. I speak English.

I will use PS for publicity projects like my website, flyers and posters. My first job is to create pics like the one attached. The technique is either gradient or graduation I think. gradientWithChair.jpg I would be glad of any advice that you would like to give so that I can steam ahead with it.

I look forward to exploring your forum, I think it will be a lot of fun.

Bren
 

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Hello and welcome to PSG. Nice to have you aboard.

As for your question.
For control and edit ability, I would use a Solid Color fill layer, set to a sampled color from the image, over the original image and then use it's layer mask to add the gradient with the Gradient Tool set to a foreground to transparent preset, linear gradient, and black as the foreground color.

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Wow! Thank you so much, you're very kind to give such detail, it's much appreciated.
 

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Wow! Thank you so much, you're very kind to give such detail, it's much appreciated.
Your very welcome. If you have any more questions let us know.

I see that I forgot to inform you how to get a Solid Color Fill layer.

One
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Or two, click and select from the half moon icon located at the bottom of the layers panel.
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Thank you, I guessed it would be like AI but haven't had a chance to try yet as the restaurant is open today. I will be up bright and early tomorrow!
 

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