so i need to apply a gradient to one layer in my photoshop document. but when i do the gradient it does the background layer not the layer i want.
this is what happens when i try and do a gradient.
this is what i want to happen, i want the black box to be the red gradient (shown above).
any suggestions?
sorry for the simple question im new to photoshop so im still learing! i have a long way to go!
any help would be great!
thanks!
Have you tried "Lock Transparent Pixels" before applying the gradient to that second layer?
It's the checkerboard button above that black square on your second screenshot.
As a bonus I recommend this guide to you. It's excellent!
http://designshack.net/articles/software/the-master-guide-to-the-photoshop-layers-panel/
Gene