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Posted on 18/06/07 9:29:48 PM |
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PhotoShoppie
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Gradient Tool
Hi, I have a question about making a gradient. I once learned about a way to make gradients so that each time you apply a gradient (like in a mask) to a picture it adds to the previous gradient you made. As it stands now, every time I click on the gradient it erases the last attempt I made and re-does the whole gradient. I recall having to press a key or keys to change the way it's done. Does anyone know what I mean and how to toggle between the two options? It's very frustrating not remembering how to do it. Maybe I dreamed it? 
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Posted on 18/06/07 10:10:20 PM |
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David Asch
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Re: Gradient Tool
Hi Photoshoppie, Switch the Gradient's mode (not the Layer blend mode) to Difference or Exclusion. That should do the trick. David _________________ A happy-go-lucky chap, always dressed in black |
Posted on 19/06/07 00:29:03 AM |
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PhotoShoppie
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Re: Gradient Tool
David, Don't know if you will read this, but thanks. So it wasn't a dream! PS |
Posted on 19/06/07 08:47:19 AM |
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Steve Caplin
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Re: Gradient Tool
Actually, I think the problem is you have the gradient tool set to Foreground to Background - so you'll get a smooth transition from black to white, in the mask. Change its mode to Foreground to Transparent and you'll be able to see through it. |