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How To Create a glossy button in flash

Fri, Oct 31, 2008

Flash Tutorials, My Art

Step 1:

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Draw a circle with a circular gradient.

Step 2:

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Change the gradient colours. Start with a light colour than a deeper shade of that same colour on the other end.

Step 3:

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Select the gradient transform tool. Place the small circle on the top of the circle giving it a an effect of light falling on the button.

Step 4:

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Create a new layer and create a circle. The alpha should be set to 48%.

Step 5:

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Make the circle thin. Place it on top of the button to give it that reflecting look.

Finished

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2 Comments For This Post

  1. Nikki Bonigala Says:

    Creating a glossy button in 5 easy steps…it doesn’t get easier than this!!

  2. bonck Says:

    Nikki Nice,

    Your presentation seemed very clear, but when I tried …

    Why do you think I wasn’t able to do it? Ha…Ha…Ha…

    I will try it again when I’ve got more time!

    Bonck

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