Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Adjusting the radial gradient adjusts the size and edge of the high-
light, while transparency settings adjust the
final blend into another object
2 Using the Lens Flare tool for maximum highlighting.
Nothing suggests a powerful light
source quite like a lens flare, but Ferster had observed that using the Lens Flare tool
over a transparent background creates a dulled, gray flare. A simple solution was to
draw a solid white rectangle, at least as big as the flare, behind all the objects. The
part of the lens flare that extended beyond the cell became white, disappearing into
the background entirely.
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The Lens Flare tool needs a non-transparent background to
reach maximum brightness
