Flickr: Matt Gemmell's Photostream

Wing mirror, 2 days old

Our car's wing mirror was replaced on Tuesday afternoon (31st Jan 2012), after a minor altercation...

Uploaded on Feb 2, 2012

1. Add Noise filter options dialog.

Adding noise to a solid colour layer, via the Filter -> Noise -> Add Noise filter. In this case, I used 50% Gaussian RGB noise.

Uploaded on Jan 29, 2012

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2. Saving some noise as a Pattern to use later.

Saving the resulting noise as a pattern.

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5. Saving a shape's vector mask as a path to use later.

Saving the vector mask of a shape layer as a path, for later use when creating a gradient fill layer.

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4. Paths palette, showing vector mask path of a shape layer.

The Paths palette, showing the implicit vector mask path of a shape layer.

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3. Shape layer in the Layers palette.

A shape layer, shown in the Layers palette.

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7. Gradient Fill layer in the Layers palette.

The resulting gradient fill layer, with a shape layer's vector mask applied.

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6. Making a new Gradient Fill layer.

Creating a new gradient layer with a vector mask pre-applied.

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8. Pattern Overlay options.

Pattern Overlay Layer Style, to add noise to a gradient fill layer.

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10. Close-up of buttons without and with noise.

A close-up of the difference between noise and no-noise on a button shape.

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9. Buttons without and with noise applied

The different between a flat gradient (top) and a gradient with noise applied. Note: Flickr applies...

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"At Last"

The Daily Mail's headline writers at 'work' once again, on this article. They've since updated the...

Uploaded on Jan 20, 2012

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Whisky Experience

Where my stag night began. It's a lot bigger than this photo implies.

Uploaded on Jan 13, 2012

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View from my office window

This is the view from one of my office windows (just to the left of my desk) today, Friday 13th January 2012. It's a beautiful, crisp Winter's day.

Uploaded on Jan 13, 2012

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Do this NOW

Seriously. Get it right. (A screenshot of the "Language & Text" pane of...

Uploaded on Jan 13, 2012

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Should comments stay off?

I switched off comments on my blog in late November 2011, and it's been a positive experience. I...

Uploaded on Jan 6, 2012

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Finding out about new articles

I asked how readers find out about new articles on the blog. This was a "select all...

Uploaded on Jan 6, 2012

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Preferred topics

I asked about your preferred topics on the blog. This was a "select all that apply"...

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Matt Gemmell's photostream

Wing mirror, 2 days old

1. Add Noise filter options dialog.

2. Saving some noise as a Pattern to use later.

5. Saving a shape's vector mask as a path to use later.

4. Paths palette, showing vector mask path of a shape layer.

3. Shape layer in the Layers palette.

7. Gradient Fill layer in the Layers palette.

6. Making a new Gradient Fill layer.

8. Pattern Overlay options.

10. Close-up of buttons without and with noise.

9. Buttons without and with noise applied

"At Last"

Whisky Experience

View from my office window

Do this NOW

Should comments stay off?

Finding out about new articles

Preferred topics

Noise and gradients for UI...

mattgemmell.com survey results

Garmin Nuvi 1340 Satnav

Nintendo 3DS

Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga

Google Currents on iOS

Susan Kare Icons book

My Desk

Visconti card case

Copycats

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