lightbox like effect

[jaikob]

Hey, im in the process of trying to black out the backround of a browser window to emphasize a div positioned in the center. Lightbox effect rather.  In javascript how would i achieve blacking out the screen?

 

I dont want to download lightbox JS or anything like that.

 

 

Thanks =]

[optikalefx]

its really simple actually.

 

just create an alpha black div the size of the screen.  and then  use intervals to fade it in and out.

 

or you could do the cool way and use canvas.