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sharon editrix
sharon editrix
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August 25, 2023
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Turning a gradient layer into a layer style

  • August 25, 2023
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I created a multi-layer graphic, only to learn that the gradient layer on top that was adding color to my titles doesn't work when I import it into Media Composer. I've been told that I need to save it as a gradient style and apply it to each text layer, but I can't figure out how to save the gradient I created as a layer style. 

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c.pfaffenbichler
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c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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August 26, 2023

Can you provide the layered image (feel free to remove the other elements)? 

 

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I've been told that I need to save it as a gradient style and apply it to each text layer, 

Then the Gradient would be applied to each Type Layer individually, not on all of them together. 

But you could Group them and apply the Layer Style/s to the Group instead. 

    sharon editrix
    sharon editrixAuthor
    Inspiring
    August 26, 2023

    I don't mind sharing the whole document. Here you go.

    c.pfaffenbichler
    Community Expert
    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    August 26, 2023

    It seems the Alignment does not work as expected on Groups, so you may have to use a Shape Layer instead. 

    Bojan Živković11378569
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    Bojan Živković11378569Community Expert
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    August 26, 2023

    Save gradient then go to Layer > Layer Style > Gradient Overlay and apply saved gradient. You can copy/paste style, actually layer effect, to other type layers, Alt + drag layer effect onto other type layers then release. Or right click > Copy Layer Style then right click > Paste Layer Style. 

      sharon editrix
      sharon editrixAuthor
      Inspiring
      August 26, 2023

      Should this work with a gradient that already exists as a layer? Because the option to "save layer style" is grayed out whether I go to the layer menu or control-click. After copying, "paste layer style" is also grayed out. I've tried it with both the gradient layer that is applied to the layers below, and a duplicated copy that has had the layer mask deleted. 

      sharon editrix
      sharon editrixAuthor
      Inspiring
      August 25, 2023

      I should add that I have the text broken up into separate layers so that I can animate them separately once I bring them into Media Composer. 

       

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