A collection of Photoshop tutorials by Blue Lightning TV showing tips, tools and hidden gems. Note: The tutorials in this ...

In this tutorial, we’ll explore how to create gradient effects using Adobe After Effects CC 2014. Gradients are a popular effect used in both broadcast and online video (Figure 1, below). You can use ...

The tutorial walks you through three different examples of gradients, pointing out pitfalls and common mistakes, then describes how to create the best of the three in Photoshop.

Next, press G to grab the Gradient tool—this keyboard shortcut works in all three apps—and then choose a black-to-white, linear gradient. To do this in Photoshop, trot up to the Options bar ...

That's the easy part — that satisfying gradient swipe takes a little more strategy. "I applied less pressure at the beginning of each stroke, then more in the middle, and lightly released end pressure ...