opacity of background picture

[Pokk]

I would like to take a photo and set the opacity of it to fade it down a bit and then lay smaller pictures on top of that to customize a layout for a photo album page. How do I set the opacity of just the background image?

Thank You

[Andrei Doubrovski]

Hello Pokk,
- Convert the Background to ordinary layer (New > Layer from Background)
- Define its opacity at the top of the Layers palette

Regards

[Bayla]

I would add one thing to that. Once you've converted your BG layer to an ordinary layer, put a new layer beneath it (hold down the Ctrl button as you click on the new layer icon) and then fill this new layer with white - otherwise when you reduce the opacity of the BG layer you're going to see the checkerboard effect showing through....

Bayla

[kevq]

Just to say, follow Bayla's tip or you'll be disappointed.
Kev.

[Aussie Nan]

Thanks Bayla, I never thought of doing that. Duh!! to me.:D So obvious once I read your reply......
Toni

[lbranscom]

Thanks from me, Bayla. I never thought of making a layer & filling it with white. I just never quit learning from all of you.

[Pokk]

Thank you all for your input. I have not tried this yet but I understand it I think. I will put this to use tonight.