Layers Lesson 8

[tnwaltz]

In lesson 8 where it talks about selecting the layer mask and filling the layer mask with black with the paint bucket (this worked for me); then it says to click on the gradient tool (I'm okay thus far), choose the black/white gradient; choose linear gradient option (still okay to this point), then click at the bottom, hold down the shift key and drag to the top (here's where I'm having trouble). When I release the shift key and release the mouse, the layer mask is still filled with black and doesn't show the gradient as shown in the video. I have made sure that I clicked on the layer mask beforehand.

Any suggestions as to what I may be doing wrong? I have tried it several times and still can't get it to work.

I am using Elements 4.

Thanks.

[ljameso1]

See if releasing the mouse before letting up on shift key makes a difference?:confused:

[GaryK]

Have you tried without holding the shift key? Not that it should matter as the shift just keeps your line straight.

[Inspeqtor]

tnwaltz,

Be sure not to miss the BONUS lessons on day 7, 14 and 21 :)

EDIT: You need to scroll down just a bit to see the Bonus lessons

[jojo99]

I agree with GaryK, just don't use the shift key.
I don't think it's desperately important to have your line 100% straight.
I did that part without the shift key and the gradient worked fine :)
Jo-Jo

[Bayla]

Firstly, I think this is Lesson 9 not 8, but more importantly, check that you have the Black to White gradient selected and not the Black to Transparent. I think that may be where you're going wrong.

Bayla

[tnwaltz]

I have tried all of the suggestions given but still cannot get it to work. I must be missing something, but just what ... I don't know. I'll watch that part of the video again to see if I can pick up on something. As I watched it before (many times), I wrote notes. Just can't figure this one out.

Thanks for telling me about the bonus. I had missed it.

I'm heading back to the video once again to see if I can figure this out.

[Inspeqtor]

tnwaltz,

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