CS2 - Fill a shadow?

I have CS2.... I have an image that I would like to fill a shadow. When I use the "Pattern Maker" filter it just tiles the new pattern across the whole image. The only way I could see to use it this would be to create a second layer that has the patten, then lower the opacity of the shadow on the layer with the image so the pattern shows through.

It seems that you can use the paint bucket with the preset patterns. Is there a way to add my own pattern from a selection then use the bucket tool on a selection?

Use a layer mask like so:

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Hmmm... ok.

Thanks

Reefbone wrote in post #3095159
Hmmm... ok.

Thanks

Maybe I didn't give you enough info?

Open the pic.
Create a copy of the background layer.
Select Patten Maker and create your pattern.
Select the Pattern Layer.
Click the Add Mask button in the layers pallette.
Click the paint bucket, switch your colors to black.
Fill the mask with black.
Now, select the background layer, and use a tool to make your selection of the shadow (lasso, magic wand, etc.)
Click the layer mask on the background copy layer.
Switch your color to white.
Click the paint bucket tool and fill the selected area.

In2Photos wrote in post #3095197
Maybe I didn't give you enough info?

Open the pic.
Create a copy of the background layer.
Select Patten Maker and create your pattern.
Select the Pattern Layer.
Click the Add Mask button in the layers pallette.
Click the paint bucket, switch your colors to black.
Fill the mask with black.
Now, select the background layer, and use a tool to make your selection of the shadow (lasso, magic wand, etc.)
Click the layer mask on the background copy layer.
Switch your color to white.
Click the paint bucket tool and fill the selected area.

Thanks for the the clarification. I did see the history in your screenshot but your written explanation is clearer. The mask business baffles me a bit.... When I see the mask I can do nothing but edit the mask. When I don't see the mask, it's there and I can edit the image. I'm more than computer literate but still have problems with grasping their mask logic. Seems to me that if you see the mask you should be able to edit the areas that are uncovered.. but you can't.

Reefbone wrote in post #3097062
Thanks for the the clarification. I did see the history in your screenshot but your written explanation is clearer. The mask business baffles me a bit.... When I see the mask I can do nothing but edit the mask. When I don't see the mask, it's there and I can edit the image. I'm more than computer literate but still have problems with grasping their mask logic. Seems to me that if you see the mask you should be able to edit the areas that are uncovered.. but you can't.

In the layers pallette you can click on the mask or on the image. When you click the mask you are editing the mask and when you click the image you are editing the image. You should see a black and white "frame" around the selected portion.

In2Photos wrote in post #3100867
In the layers pallette you can click on the mask or on the image. When you click the mask you are editing the mask and when you click the image you are editing the image. You should see a black and white "frame" around the selected portion.

Ooo Ooo Oooo. I'm so excited to try it out now. You may just be King for the day. Thanks again