How to achieve this blue background and arrow background

[nyckid32]

1.) How does one make this blue background effect on the side ?



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2. And this is the similar to the first picture but with a dynamic arrow or greater than sign. How is this made?



Didn't want to spam my second thread in 12 hours but my first thread ended up successful so I might as well ask my second Photoshop question for now. Need help.

 

[inkpad.t]

2 x images blended together with a gradient layer mask on one of them, or each image blended together then a blue to clear gradient overlay, or 2 images blended together , blue soft brush layer over the top and the blending options changed ( ie set to overlay, soft light, or other blending option ). It could be a combination of images but probably using layer mask and or masking with the gradient tool.

 

[IamSam]

Depends on which part your asking about.

I will show you how to add a pre-made pattern to the image.

Open your image.


Open and position the pattern you would like to use in the same document.


Add a layer mask by clicking the icon located at the bottom left of the layers panel.
Use your Brush Tool with low settings and set to black to mask out the area you want to be seen.




If you asking about actually making the patterns, that's a whole different animal.

 

[nyckid32]

thanks. i don't mind not being able to get the exact pattern.

can i have a link to that red and black pattern? it's good.

 

[IamSam]

I think this is the one I used: https://wallpaperspal.com/wp-content/uploads/Red-Geometric-Polygons-Wallpaper.jpg


Another method would be to use the Gradient Tool on the layer mask.

Choose the Foreground to Transparent preset from the Gradient Editor.
Set your gradient to linear.
Set your foreground color to black.
Hold the shift key and drag your gradient from either the right or left edge.
If it does not get the area you want, simply repeat the drag.........only this time move your starting point closer to the center of the image.

 

[nyckid32]

Add a layer mask by clicking the icon located at the bottom left of the layers panel.
Use your Brush Tool with low settings and set to black to mask out the area you want to be seen.
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If you asking about actually making the patterns, that's a whole different animal.

a little confused here. which low settings on the brush?

 

[IamSam]

a little confused here. which low settings on the brush?

Flow. Lower your flow to about 3% and work very slow.