On photoshop, how do i make the corner of photos black but blend in with the rest like these photos:?

Question

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/mariehelene92/lyricism_by_curlytops.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/mariehelene92/mary_poppins_by_curlytops.jpg

Answer 1

Open the picture in Photoshop.

Hightlight and Copy the picture. Then paste it on top of itself. It should past this into a new layer. You will have the same picture on 2 differnt layers. On the top layer change the brightness/contrast (top of screen: Image / adjustments / brightness/contrast) and make it really dark.

So now you have the original picture with a darker version on top of it.

Use the eraser tool, make the size to almost as big as you picture, and erase the middle of the darker picture. This will let the lighter one show through the middle.

When it loos like what you want it fo to layer / flatten image...then just save it or whatever.

*in additioiin to darkining the top layer you can also change the color balance giving it a nice effect as well. Also play aroung with the effects on the top image after you have erased the middle. Will add some cool texture to the edges.

hope this helps.

Answer 2

The two images you show probably used different techniques.

If you want the edges to be black, there is a vignette tool in Photoshop also:

Filter -> Distort -> Lens Correction...

Then use the sliders in the Vignette section to get what you want.

Or, you can simply paint the edges black with the brush tool.

1. Select the brush tool.
2. Make the brush very large and soft
3. Reduce the opacity to something like 20%
4. Paint the image

I find these two are easier than using the gradient tool when you want all four edges darker.

If you use the other methods suggested here, then I have a couple of additional suggestions.

When you duplicate the layer and make it darker then erase the center portion you may never get a really solid black edge. So you will need to use the brush technique also. And remember to make your eraser very soft too.

If you use the gradient tool and make four gradients to darken the sides, then each corner will have twice the darkness (from two gradients) and it will look funny.

Also, when ever you are working on the edges of a photo I find it easier if you have the image open in a window inside PhotoShop and then drag the edge of the image window bigger to give your self some room to work around the outside of the image.

Answer 3

This effect is known as a vignette. To achieve this in photoshop, it would depend on what version you have. I have photoshop lightroom, using this version, under the develop tab/lens effects and corrections, simply adjust the vignette slider. On photoshop 7, use the gradiant tool.

Answer 4

Another option would be to set your background color to black, then select the area you want to remain in color. From "select" pull down to "feather" and set it to maybe 20 or 50 or whatever is appropriate for the size and resolution of your image (you may have to experiment here). Then from "select" pull down to "inverse." Then hit delete. It will delete the edges of the image, with a soft border and reveal the black background.

Answer 5

use black and whatever color you want on a layer and use the GRADIENT button and experiment until you get what you want.
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