Open a new file that would have 800×600 px and 72 dpi.
After that we should create the background turn by turn, choosing first the instrument from here
The first stage includes creating the background for the lowest half:
Blending Options-Gradient Overlay
Gradient’s parameters:
The second stage includes representing the background for the upper half:
Blending Options-Gradient Overlay
Gradient’s parameters:
Take the next tool
and try to represent a semi ellipse on a white color background:
on the layers we should have
Using the previous instrument, represent the first elements for the indicator to be:
Blending Options-Bevel and Emboss
Blending Options-Gradient Overlay
Gradient’s parameters:
Apply the next tool
inside the already created elements to draw one more element, but a little smaller one:
Blending Options-Inner Glow
Blending Options-Gradient Overlay
Gradient’s parameters:
Blending Options-Stroke
Select the shown instrument and draw a pointer
, directed to the left side that would have the color 204478.
Blending Options-Bevel and Emboss
Choose the shown tool
to draw a flare on the upper part of the indicator.
The lowest top of the flare must be situated in the middle and that is possible to do applying the instrument
. Make the necessary corrections on its sides:
Blending Options-Gradient Overlay
Gradient’s parameters:
The picture is finished!
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