Can I add gradient overlay as a new layer, but still have it reflect the image below?

[MediumRare15]

Hello ps-gurus!

I am playing around with gradient overlays in layer styles on a photo to create some effects. I can move the angle of the gradient, but it is always centered in the image. Problem is I want to move the colored line effect from the gradient so it is in the bottom part.. Is there any way to make the gradient in a new layer, but still have it reflect from an image below it? Or is there any other way to work around this?
Here is an example:

Any tips are much, much appreciated!

 

[Rich54]

Instead of a layer style, try using the Gradient Tool on a new layer. The gradient tool has essentially all the same features and settings as the gradient overlay layer style. But if you use the gradient tool on a new layer, you have more control over the precise starting and ending points, plus the ability to move the gradient (or rotate it, expand/contract it, etc.) and add a layer mask to it because it's on its own layer.

Once you create the gradient, you'll need to experiment with the various layer blend modes in order to have your underlying image show through. The choice of blend mode will depend on the colors of your gradient and underlying image, as well as the final effect you're trying to achieve.

 

[MediumRare15]

Instead of a layer style, try using the Gradient Tool on a new layer. The gradient tool has essentially all the same features and settings as the gradient overlay layer style. But if you use the gradient tool on a new layer, you have more control over the precise starting and ending points, plus the ability to move the gradient (or rotate it, expand/contract it, etc.) and add a layer mask to it because it's on its own layer.

Once you create the gradient, you'll need to experiment with the various layer blend modes in order to have your underlying image show through. The choice of blend mode will depend on the colors of your gradient and underlying image, as well as the final effect you're trying to achieve.


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Thank you very much for the tip! Will test it straight away

 

[IamSam]

Problem is I want to move the colored line effect from the gradient so it is in the bottom part..

Click and drag the gradient...................yes..........in the layer style.

Gradient overlay in a a layer style on white BG. Gradient line in the middle.


I clicked and dragged the gradient to be lower......


Works with any angle!

 

[MediumRare15]

Click and drag the gradient...................yes..........in the layer style.

Gradient overlay in a a layer style on white BG. Gradient line in the middle.
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I clicked and dragged the gradient to be lower......
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Works with any angle!
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Thank you for taking the time! This is probably a foolish question, but from where do you click and drag the gradient in the layer style menu?

 

[IamSam]

On the gradient itself within the active document/canvas.

 

[Akshat]

Thank you for taking the time! This is probably a foolish question, but from where do you click and drag the gradient in the layer style menu?

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