Photoshop : Creating gradients

In photoshop there is the Gradient Editor dialog box that allows us to define a new gradient by modifying a copy of

gradient that exists. we can also add a secondary color for the gradient, creating a blend of more than two colors.



Creating gradients

Gradient tool creates a blend of several colors.

we can choose a gradient fill an existing or create your own.

As information, the Gradient tool can not be used for bitmap, index, color, or 16-bit-per-channel images.
We can fill the area of the gradient by dragging the image. The starting point (the mouse is pressed)

and ending point (where the mouse is released) which will affect the gradient appearance, depending on the Gradient tool is used.

To fill part of the image, select the desired area.

If not, the contents of the gradient applied to the entire active layer.

Select the Gradient tool.

Choose a gradient fill in the options bar:

Click the triangle next to the gradient sample to select the gradient.

Click inside the gradient sample to view the Gradient Editor, or create a new gradient. Then click OK.

Select an option to apply the gradient fill in the options bar:

Linear gradient from the starting point to end point in a straight line.

Radial gradient from the starting point to end point in a circular pattern.

Angle opposite gradient around the starting point.

Reflected gradient using a linear gradient symmetrically on either side of the starting point.

Diamond gradient from the starting out in a diamond pattern.

End point defines one corner of the diamond.

We can do the following in the options bar:

Specifies the blending mode and opacity for the paint.

To reverse the order of colors in a gradient fill, select Reverse.

To create a smooth blend, select Dither.

To use the transparency mask for the gradient fill, select Transparency.



Position the cursor on the image where we want to set the starting point of the gradient, and drag to determine the end point.

To limit the line angle to multiples of 45 °, press Shift while mause in drag

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