Graphics Programs Reference
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You mu s t c ho of s e one of t he s e i five met ho d s t of bu i ld you r g r a d ie nt :
Linear Gradient (A). Blends from the starting point to the
ending point in a straight line.
Radial Gradient (B). Blends from the starting point to the
ending point in a circular pattern.
Angle Gradient (C). Blends in a counterclockwise sweep
from the starting point.
Reflected Gradient (D). Blends symmetrically on both sides
of the starting point.
Diamond Gradient (e). Blends in a diamond-shaped pattern
outward from the starting point.
You h ave a few av a i l a ble opt ion s t o f u r t he r mo d i f y t he g r a d ie nt :
You c a n s p e c i f y a ble nd i n g mo de t o a f fe c t how t he g r a d i -
ent is applied to the layer. (For more on blending modes,
see Chapter 9.)
To rever se t he d i rect ion of color s i in t he g r a d ient , select t he
Reverse check box.
To c rea t e a v i s u a l ly smoot her blend by a dd i ng noi se, select t he
Dither check box.
To u se a g r a d ient 's bu i lt - i n t r a n s pa renc y, select t he Tr a n s pa r -
ency check box.
Let's use the Gradient tool to fix a common
problem, a washed-out sky:
1. Open the file Ch06_Grad_Sky.tif from the
Chapter 6 folder.
2. Choose Select > Color Range to create an
active selection in the sky area. Adjust Fuzzi-
ness to get a gentle selection.
 
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