subSilver style gradients

[leo.clarke]

Hi

I am new to this forum and also fairly new to PS.

It's fantastic to see sooo much amazing art and really helpful people! I totally agree with theKeeper's post [http://photoshopgurus.info/forum/viewtopic.php?t=849]

I'm trying to create some subSilver (default skin for this forum) style gradient bars, so I can customise the forum I have to the website I'm trying to build, for the project I'm trying to complete, for the sentence I'm trying to finish...

I've tried playing with the gradient tool, but can only get 'fades' in one direction.

I've included an example of what I mean.

Thanks.

LEO

[newbie, but eager to learn]

 

[dv8_fx]

If this is what you need...

fill new layer with color.

In Menu > Layer > Add Layer Mask > Reveal All

Select Reflected Gradient ( or create a custom gradiant ) drag from left to right ( or top to bottom ).

Hope this helps.

vee

 

[sfm]

welcome aboard Leo ........ cute leo lion/tiger/kitty avitar he he he
sfm

 

[wbiss]

Welcome leo.clarke!

As Vee (dv8_fx) has pointed out, creating your own gradients is very easy!

More detailed info can be found here http://www.arraich.com/ref/aatool_gradient6.htm

 

[theKeeper]

...so I can customise the forum I have to the website I'm trying to build, for the project I'm trying to complete, for the sentence I'm trying to finish...

hahaha

Welcome to the community Leo, hope you enjoy your stay. [honesty]

To be more direct here, you just need to use the Linear Gradient tool, set to the Fore & Background colours you want -- putting the darkest colour in the Foreground swatch. Apply the tool vertically, holding the Shift key down to force a straight line.

The extra bit at the top is simply a staright line, using a lighter shade of the Background colour you use. Either the Rectangle selection tool of the Line tool will work for this. This part produces a simple 'bevel' looking effect.

PS: your "other" option is to simply open the default grad image you posted in Photoshop, and change it's colour to suit your desire; using the HUE&SAT filter.

 

[leo.clarke]

Hi guys!

Thank you for your welcome and helpful tips!

See them in action: http://www.elplate.co.uk/forum

LEO

 

[Geoff]

hey leo.clarke great avatar

 

[Sanby]

Good stuff!

yeah, nice avatart, Calvin and Hobbes are my favorite comic books.

Sanby