If you don't do this you won't be able to complete the rest of this tutorial.ДЄ common practice is to also convert the layer to a Smart Object. When you double click the layer the New Layer dialog box will open and you can either choose to name the layer or leave the name - Layer 0 - as is. When an image is opened in Photoshop it always opens as a locked background layer. Convert the background to a layer by double-clicking on it in the layers palette.

Here are the instructions I used: Create a Soft Fade Vignette in Adobe Photoshop CC I have attached a video to show what is happening. I am able to fade the edges, but when I click 'OK' my changes disappear. So I found a technique that (almost works). Hopefully the above helps your broader understanding of Photoshop possibilities. Looking at other options, if you wanted a feather from the exact edges of your image, using an Inner glow effect would be the quickest. Create a new later by clicking the Create new layer icon as below or the 4 horizontal lines icon in the top right corner and then choose New Layer.,or Shift+Ctrl+N. I chose 3 for the above image which is quite small (100x100 pixels).ДҐ. Enter the number of pixels for the Feather Radius and click OK. From the Select drop-down menu choose - Select > Modify > Feather(Shift + F6).ДЈ. Press the Shift key when selecting your area to ensure the selection stays square in proportion.Дў. Use the Rectangular Marquee Tool to select your square shape. Was having a few problems on taht side but hopefully what's below will fill the gaps.ДЎ. Screenshots are always helpful so will try with a few now.

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