Lesson 4 Blend Colors Using the Gradient Tool (Database web hosting)
Lesson 4 Blend Colors Using the Gradient Tool PHOTOSHOP 4-17 FIGURE 19 Sample gradients Using the Gradient Tool You use the Gradient Tool to create gradients in images. When you choose the Gradient Tool, five gradient styles become available on the options bar. These styles Linear, Radial, Angle, Reflected, and Diamond are shown in Figure 19. In each example, the gradient was drawn from 50 X/50 Y to 100 X/100 Y. Customizing Gradients Using the gradient presets predesigned gradient fills that are displayed in the Gradient picker is a great way to learn how to use gradients. But as you become more familiar with Photoshop, you might want to venture into the world of the unknown and create your own gradient designs. You can create your own designs by modifying an existing gradient using the Gradient Editor. You can open the Gradient Editor, shown in Figure 20, by clicking the selected gradient pattern that appears on the options bar. After it s open, you can use it to make the following modifications: Create a new gradient from an existing gradient. Modify an existing gradient. Add intermediate colors to a gradient. Create a blend between more than two colors. Adjust the opacity values. Determine the placement of the midpoint. FIGURE 20 Gradient Editor dialog box Drag slider to adjust color Drag slider to adjust opacity Adjust or delete colors and opacity values
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