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Hi, I am creating a brochure and on the far left vertical border, I have a textured/colored decorative shape going up the page. I want this shape to slowly fade as it goes up the page. I've tried various gradient overlays but it just puts a color over it and I lose all the texture and other elements within my shape - I don't want to overlay it, I just want the shape itself to slowly go from full color to transparent - how can I achieve this?
Thanks!
Hi Ashlee,
Try a simple trick: Use the Erasor Tool and use a large erase to erase your decorative shape. Try playing with the different widths of the eraser. You should achieve this fairly easy. You can always use the undo button if you do not like the transparent effect you want.
Let me know if it works.
Regards,
Dyllian R.
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Answers by Expert:
Dyllian Rancharan
Expertise
I can answer most questions related to photoshop. As well as supply design ideas, techniques and great tips. I can also answer your questions in Spanish as well as English. (Puedo contestar sus preguntas en Espaņol si lo prefieren!)
Experience
I have been a desktop publisher for a newspaper and have three years working as the cheif graphic artist for a Casino in Belize.
Organizations
Currenlty working for the Las Vegas Hotel & Casino in Belize, C.A.
Publications
My work has been published in local newspapers as I designed a section called Intransit, an art column. It has also been published in some books I designed both the layout and cover.
Education/Credentials
Associates degree in desktop publishing and digital graphic designs
Awards and Honors
Was awarded by the Government of Belize as Graphic Designer of the Year in 2004, 2005 and 2006
Past/Present Clients
Clients include Governmental Organizations, Businesses and International Clients
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