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dmiraie
dmiraie
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January 11, 2019
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creating an 'oval' gradient overlay...

  • January 11, 2019
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Can anyone tell me how to get this gradient overlay to conform to the oval shape (rather than a perfect circle)?  thnx

Correct answer Norman Sanders

Fig 1 Starting image

Fig 2. Circular Selection. You may feather it if desired

Fig 3. Cmd+J to place on a separate layer

Fig 4. Edit > Transform > Distort. Hold down the Shift key and drag a center handle on one side.

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Semaphoric
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SemaphoricCommunity Expert
Community Expert
January 11, 2019

You could make a circular Shape with a gradient fill, and convert it to a smart object. Then transform it. This way, you can transform it again if necessary, without degrading the image, and you could also change the original gradient while keeping the same transform.

    Norman Sanders
    Norman SandersCorrect answer
    Legend
    January 11, 2019

    Fig 1 Starting image

    Fig 2. Circular Selection. You may feather it if desired

    Fig 3. Cmd+J to place on a separate layer

    Fig 4. Edit > Transform > Distort. Hold down the Shift key and drag a center handle on one side.

      R
      Ronald Keller
      Legend
      January 11, 2019

      As far as I know this is not possible.

      What you could try is to make a layer from the style and transform that layer.

        dmiraie
        dmiraieAuthor
        Inspiring
        January 11, 2019

        Here's another picture of the issue:

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