Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
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Name. Naming each gradient can make gradients easier to
sort through.
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Gradient Type. The two major categories of gradients are
Solid and Noise. Solid gradients use color and opacity stops
with gradual blends in between. Noise gradients contain ran-
domly distributed colors within a user-specified range. Each
has a unique interface.
Solid Editor
Solid gradients blend from one color to another, providing a tradi-
tional gradient type.
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Smoothness. This option controls the rate
at which the colors blend. You can set it to be
gradual or steep. The larger the number, the
more Photoshop optimizes the appearance of
the blend.
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opacity stops. A gradient can contain
blends between opacity values. To add a stop,
click in an empty area on the top of the gradi-
ent spectrum. To adjust a stop, click it, and
then modify the Opacity field.
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Color stops. A simple gradient contains only two colors.
However, you might want to use a more complex gradient in
your project. You can click below the gradient to add another
color stop. Double-click a stop to edit its color with the Adobe
Color Picker.
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Stop editor. Selected gradient stops can be adjusted numeri-
cally. You can edit the opacity, color, and location (0-100%,
read left to right.)
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Midpoint. Between stops are midpoints. By default the
midpoint is halfway between two stops. You can adjust
the midpoint to shift the balance of the gradient.
Noise Editor
Noise gradients use a specified range of color to create noise.
These gradients do not blend smoothly between colors;
rather, they create a new gradient each time you click the
Randomize button:
