Hey did you know you can create custom circles, kind of like concentric circles, or squares using your gradient tool?
Kind of like this:
Hey, that's neat! There is just endless stuff to learn...
MamaK321 wrote: okay, that is cool!!
What I really wanna know how to do is text on a path! but als I don't think PSE6 can handle that
I would too, but I'm 99% certain we can't do that.
On a molecular level, I'm very busy.
Ooo I'm looking at your article lineup (http://www.tonoodle.com/guest_topics.php <-- here girls) and see you recently added info on how to capture photos from a video! very neat!
Awesome!! I need to do this. Stoopid wedding photographer.MamaK321 wrote: Ooo I'm looking at your article lineup (http://www.tonoodle.com/guest_topics.php <-- here girls) and see you recently added info on how to capture photos from a video! very neat!
Ok here is how it works:
First select your gradient tool and select the blck to white gradient that is in the default panel. Then click the edit button that appears to the right of the gradient selector.
Once you have clicked edit you will have a screen that looks somewhat like this:
As you can see from the above image I have added a number of black and white color stops to the gradient. And I have moved them very close together. (You can get them close for a more defined edge. I didn't do it because it is hard to see in the graphic.) You can add any number of stops and the can be any color but black and white works the best if you want to add transparency using layer modes like multiply.
Once you have done that click Ok or if you want to use it again click save and save it as a custom gradient.
Back in your document you can now use it to create circles, squares or straight lines.
To change the shape of your gradient use the gradient shape selectors to the right of the edit button in the tool bar.
This comes in real handy, give it a shot!
First select your gradient tool and select the blck to white gradient that is in the default panel. Then click the edit button that appears to the right of the gradient selector.
Once you have clicked edit you will have a screen that looks somewhat like this:
As you can see from the above image I have added a number of black and white color stops to the gradient. And I have moved them very close together. (You can get them close for a more defined edge. I didn't do it because it is hard to see in the graphic.) You can add any number of stops and the can be any color but black and white works the best if you want to add transparency using layer modes like multiply.
Once you have done that click Ok or if you want to use it again click save and save it as a custom gradient.
Back in your document you can now use it to create circles, squares or straight lines.
To change the shape of your gradient use the gradient shape selectors to the right of the edit button in the tool bar.
This comes in real handy, give it a shot!
I'm sorry I must be dense. Once I have made my custom gradient, *how* do I draw a circle with it?
On a molecular level, I'm very busy.
Once you say ok the editor will close and then you just drag your gradient out on your canvas.ICanHasCherryOnTop wrote: I'm sorry I must be dense. Once I have made my custom gradient, *how* do I draw a circle with it?
You will have to select the radial gradient (second one from the left) in the gradient shape selector to the right of the edit button.
Hi Cameron! Hi Paul! It's always exciting to see men in the scrapbooking field :) Can't wait to check out your site! Thanks for dropping in during the crop and offering us a wealth of digital knowledge!
I will be posting an in depth video tutorial about using the gradient tool to create shapes and effects this week. If your interested come check us out.
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Click here if your interested and If you use this code "acotdiscount" by the end of the day today (Aug 24th) you can save $5.00 on your subscription.
Hope to see you there!