Hello there! I am trying to fade the edges of my image. I found this thread:

http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/photo-restoration/8804-how-do-you-fade-photos.html?highlight=fading+edges+photos

Now, don't laugh too hard. I'm just beginning. :) Um... How do I create a layer mask in Adobe...?

Thank you!! Love, Meg

Hi Meg

These pictures may help.

http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/attachments/rp-tutorials/42789-restoring-old-photograph-samples100.jpg

Ken.

Hello there! I am trying to fade the edges of my image. I found this thread:

http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/photo-restoration/8804-how-do-you-fade-photos.html?highlight=fading+edges+photos

Now, don't laugh too hard. I'm just beginning. :) Um... How do I create a layer mask in Adobe...?

Thank you!! Love, MegStep 1. create the mask (per previous post)
Step 2. Do something with it (not as intuitive)

The following tutorials are among my favorites and should help you connect a few more dots. Registration is required on 1st one, but it's very good and worth it. They don't send any annoying e-mails.

Note the last one is here at RetouchPRO.

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#1a, part 1: http://www.shootsmarter.com/infocenter/sa005.html

#1b, part 2: http://www.shootsmarter.com/infocenter/sa006.html

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#2: http://www.webreference.com/graphics/column23/

#3: http://www.vrya.net/ts/photoshop7.php

#4: http://www.vrya.net/ts/photoshop1.php

#5: http://retouchpro.com/tutorials/?m=show&id=166

Thanks!!! I am looking at those sites right now!!! Thank you! Thank you!! Love, Meg