Attempted to make a gel button

[linux2]

Just using PhotoShop (5.0.2 Win) for the first time and thought I would try to do a gel button. Not bad I guess for my first project, but I could use some suggestions on how to make it look better. Anyone know what RGB values Apple uses to make theirs?

[Keldyn]

I really like what you have produced. It almost looks as though its glowing and the drop shadow effect is nicely done. Good use of transparency too. I personally think you should stick to this color. Its a refreshing change after having looked at so many aqua buttons already. :)

[drewster2100]

could you tell me where you learned how to make that? or how you did it, thanks, ladr

[linux2]

Originally posted by Keldyn  

I'm not sure but i really like what you have produced. It almost looks as though its glowing and the drop shadow effect is nicely done. Good use of transparency too. I personally think you should stick to this color. Its a refreshing change after having looked at so many aqua buttons already. :)

Thanks. I must be on the right track then : ) I suspect that maybe newer versions of PS would allow more effects?

[Keldyn]

Yes indeedy... but version 5 should be sufficient for what you are doing. ;)

[linux2]

Originally posted by drewster2100  

could you tell me where you learned how to make that? or how you did it, thanks, ladr

Sure. I used two different tutorials for guidelines.

For the basic button I used

This one

And for the seethru background

This one

Good luck. If you want I can email you the .psd file so you can see all the various layers it uses.

[linux2]

Originally posted by Keldyn  

Yes indeedy... but version 5 should be sufficient for what you are doing. ;)

Kewl. Then I will attempt to expand into other UI graphics so that I can actually contribute stuff rather then just leeching off more talented people :lick:

[Keldyn]

Originally posted by linux2  

Kewl.  Then I will attempt to expand into other UI graphics so that I can actually contribute stuff rather then just leeching off more talented people :lick:

I'm interested in seeing what you come up with in future, so feel free to continue posting your efforts. :)

[DigitalResource]

That gel effect is very cool indeed!

[mariusu]

man, this looks good. can i have the button (the file or whatever). i will use this for my start button in win xp(why not...even if you say this is another sort of button...i'll adapt it..lol...so why not?). so please give me a link or send me thru email pls. thnax:)

[linux2]

Originally posted by mariusu  

man, this looks good. can i have the button (the file or whatever). i will use this for my start button in win xp(why not...even if you say this is another sort of button...i'll adapt it..lol...so why not?). so please give me a link or send me thru email pls. thnax:)

Check your email :)

[linux2]

Originally posted by DigitalResource  

That gel effect is very cool indeed!

Thanks for the positive feedback!

[mariusu]

got the mail and replied...:D

thanx man