Photoshop Gradients

Photoshop gradient is a smart invention by Adobe. Photoshop Gradients can be used for lot of creativ designs.

On this page i will show you with tutorials the practical way of gradients. Also get the best summary and comparison about the gradients that you can buy on the web.

Adobe has on its website the following explanation how gradients can be used:

The Gradient tool creates a gradual blend between multiple colors. You can choose from preset gradient fills or create your own.

Note: The Gradient tool cannot be used with bitmap or indexed-color images.

1. To fill part of the image, select the desired area. Otherwise, the gradient fill is applied to the entire active layer.
2. Select the Gradient tool . (If the tool isn’t visible, hold down the Paint Bucket tool.)
3. In the options bar, choose a fill from the wide gradient sample:
   • Click the triangle next to the sample to pick a preset gradient fill.
   • Click inside the sample to view the Gradient Editor. Select a preset gradient fill, or create a new gradient fill. (See Create a smooth gradient.)
   • The Neutral Density preset provides a helpful photographic filter for sunsets and other high-contrast scenes.
4. Select an option to determine how the starting point (where the mouse is pressed) and ending point (where the mouse is released) affect gradient appearance.

Well, im gona show you how this works exactly bellow.

How to select the Gradients Tool?

In adobe photoshop there are always several ways to reach the target. This belongs also to the gradients tool.

One way is to select the desired layer (where the gradients should apply), then press Key G to jump onto the Paint Booket Tool then press SHIFT + G to select the Gradients Tool that is begind the Paint Booket Tool.

Another way is to click and hold with the mouse on the Paint Booket Tool for 1-2 seconds the the Gradients Tool Icon will appear with the flyout menu.

After you have selected the Gradients Tool then the Gradients Option Bar at the top will appear.