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Archive for 10/07/2009
Gradient Backgrounds - Photoshop And Paint Shop Pro
10/07/2009 by admin.
It’s relatively easy to create split-colour backgrounds using Photoshop (CS, CS2, CS3, CS4 (Extended)) and Paint Shop Pro (7, 8, 9, X, XI, X2, X3 Photo) Gradients.
Gradient backgrounds are ideal for displaying extracted objects such as the following.
To create a gradient background such as the examples above; first create a New Canvas, then Paint Shop Pro students, set the Colour/Materials Palette to your choice of Gradient - I’ve selected a Gradient named Summer Field.
Note
Ensure the Gradient Style is set to Linear.
Now, activate the Flood Fill Tool (F), and left-click to fill the canvas with your Gradient choice.
Congratulations, your gradient background is now ready to utilise by Copy and Pasting an extracted image onto it.
Tip
For personal results, experiment with different Gradients.
Photoshop students, after you have created a New Canvas; activate the Gradient Tool (G) - then activate your choice of Gradient.
Note
Ensure you choose Linear Gradient.
Now, press and keep pressed the Ctrl Key: and stretch a Gradient Line in the direction indicated below. As soon as you release your mouse button, the gradient will be applied. (I’ve selected a Photoshop Gradient named Copper).
Congratulations, your gradient background is complete and is ready to utilise by activating the Move Tool, and dragging an extracted object onto it.
For personal results, experiment with different Gradients.
Best Wishes.
Wendi E M Scarth. (10th July 2009).
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