I just downloaded a trial of Xtreme and it looks like just the thing I need to bring me out of my AI hell.

I have some pitcures and shapes that I want to fade out and place onto a webpage.

I have used the transparency tool for a linear transparency, so my picture fades to transparent/nothing on the right side. (Its pretty self explanatory). But when I export the image and place it onto the work surface of my authoring program it fades to white. The background of the page I want to place the photo on is black.

As for the shapes, I need them to be transparent since they will be laid over a video.

Can anyone help me with this? I'm sure its simple and my inexperience is the only challenge

THANKS in advance