ARRGHH!!! Need PS CS Help - Layers and Gradiants

[Radtech1]

I didnt think it would be this hard.

I have 2 layers. I want the upper layer to be gradually more transparent when going from the top of the frame down to the bottom of the frame. Like this:

http://home.ripway.com/2004-2/78486/Layers.JPG

Sounds easy, but I cant figure it out. All that I can do is apply a "Gradiant" which goes from a solid color to transparent. I need it to go from an image to transparent, allowing the image below to show through.

Please help - Rad

[Belmondo]

In the top layer, select quick mask. Apply the gradient.

Exit quick mask. Delete the selection.

You're done.

It's really that easy.

[PacAce]

Or, if you want to do it non-destructively:

1. Click on the top layer to select it
2. Layer >> Add Layer Mask >> Reveal All (or Hide All depending on the foreground/background colors you've selected)
3. Apply the gradient as desired (top-to-bottom or bottom-to-top depedning on the options selected in 2.

And you're done.

[PhotosGuy]

You are using the default B&W colors, aren't you?
In a mask, Black reveals. White conceals. (OR vice versa :lol: )