Creating Pixel Sharp 45-degree Scanlines Patterns with Photos…

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CREATING PIXEL SHARP
45-DEGREE SCANLINES
PATTERNS WITH
PHOTOSHOP
by Shirley E. Kaiser, M.A., SKDesigns
Published September 2007. Copyright . 2007 Shirley E. Kaiser, M.A., SKDesigns. All rights
reserved.
Example 1: 45-degree
scanlines sample using
3×3 grid pattern
Example 2: 45-degree
scanlines sample using
4×4 grid pattern
Graphics with 45-degree scanlines, including repeating background textures,
are quite popular right now, and the look can add eye-catching textures and
visual interest to your Web pages. The tutorial below shows you an easy way to
create two different pixel sharp 45-degree scanline patterns for use asCreating Pixel Sharp 45-degree Scanlines Patterns with Photoshop CS3,… http://websitetips.com/articles/photoshop/45degreescanlines/
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Photoshop patterns. As shown in Example 1 and Example 2 to the right, the
3×3 grid pattern is slightly narrower, smaller than the 4×4 grid pattern. Each
can look great depending on the texture you’re after for a particular project
need.
Once you know how to create these two scanline patterns, you can use this skill
to create a multitude of patterns for Photoshop, create background patterns, or
something else. You’re only limited by your imagination!
Photoshop version, skill level: Although this tutorial is written for Adobe
Photoshop CS3, you can use any version of Photoshop that allows you to create
your own patterns. Paint Shop Pro users can also follow along just fine, too. It’s
also written so that newer users can do this, too, while experienced users can
skip past the basics you already know.
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