Adobe photoshop elements User Manual
CHAPTER 7
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Painting and Drawing
To specify a paint fade-out rate:
1
Click the Brush Dynamics button (
) in the
options bar, and choose Fade for each of the
following options you want to set:
following options you want to set:
•
Size to decrease the brush stroke size over the
length of a brush stroke.
•
Opacity/Pressure to reduce the opacity over the
length of a stroke.
•
Color to cause the color to fade in intensity over
the length of a stroke. (This option is only available
when using a tool that supports color.)
when using a tool that supports color.)
2
Enter a value for Steps. The value represents the
number of steps in the fade. A smaller value causes
the stroke to fade quickly.
the stroke to fade quickly.
Each step is equal to one mark of the brush tip. The
value can range from 1 to 9999. For example,
entering 10 steps produces a fade in 10 increments.
For smaller brushes, you may want to set a value
of 25 or larger. If strokes fade too quickly, increase
the values.
value can range from 1 to 9999. For example,
entering 10 steps produces a fade in 10 increments.
For smaller brushes, you may want to set a value
of 25 or larger. If strokes fade too quickly, increase
the values.
Fade-out showing setting of
40, 60, and 80 steps
40, 60, and 80 steps
Using the gradient tools
The gradient tools create a gradual blend between
multiple colors. You can choose from existing
gradient fills or create your own.
multiple colors. You can choose from existing
gradient fills or create your own.
Linear gradient
(
) Shades from the starting
point to the ending point in a straight line.
Radial gradient
(
) Shades from the starting
point to the ending point in a circular pattern.
Angular gradient
(
) Shades in a counter-
clockwise sweep around the starting point.
Reflected gradient
(
) Shades using symmetric
linear gradients on either side of the starting point.
Diamond gradient
(
) Shades from the starting
point outward in a diamond pattern. The ending
point defines one corner of the diamond.
point defines one corner of the diamond.
Note: The gradient tools cannot be used with
images in Bitmap, indexed-color, or 16-bits per
channel mode.
images in Bitmap, indexed-color, or 16-bits per
channel mode.
Applying a gradient fill
You fill an area with a gradient by dragging in the
image or in a selection. The starting point (where
the mouse is pressed) and ending point (where the
mouse is released) affect the gradient appearance,
depending on the gradient tool used.
image or in a selection. The starting point (where
the mouse is pressed) and ending point (where the
mouse is released) affect the gradient appearance,
depending on the gradient tool used.