How’d They Do That? No. 05: Gradient Fills

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The focus of this mini-lesson is using Gradient Fills with an overlay, but it also addresses resizing elements and modifying selections to add a border to an element. In addition, it includes an explanation of options available within the Gradient menus and steps on how to customize gradients.

You will learn how to:

This lesson includes:

• a 10-page, full-color pdf with screen shots (in PS CS3) and step-by-step instructions for Photoshop and Photoshop Elements users.
• a lined kraft paper and two full page overlays by Katie Pertiet

You will need:
Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements
Adobe Acrobat

Difficulty:
While I do provide every step necessary to complete the techniques, it is helpful to have some experience with opening and closing files and a basic knowledge of the Photoshop or Photoshop Elements workspace.

Note:
This information was previously distributed in a “How’d They Do That?” Chat. If you participated in that chat, you already have this product. File Size: 7MB