Line Gradients on Apple.com

NStocks · Mar 18, 2013, 03:06 PM

Hello,

I'm trying to create a vector based line similar to those on Apple.com where a radial gradient cuts beneath a solid line.

I've tried a radial gradient in Illustrator (CS6) with another line placed on top, but it just doesn't look very good - there's no depth to it.

Any ideas?

Thank you

Renzatic · Mar 18, 2013, 06:24 PM

How's this look to you? (click for big)

I replicated the effect by using the pen tool to make a tapered line using the brush stroke command, duplicated the layer, added a drop shadow to the layer underneath, and tweaked it a bit til I got the desired results.

NStocks · Mar 19, 2013, 10:48 AM

Thanks for your reply.

I really need to keep this vector based and so I can't use PS.

heehee · Mar 19, 2013, 10:50 AM

Would a drop shadow in Illustrator work?

davedee65 · Mar 19, 2013, 11:14 AM

How does this look? All done in Illustrator.

Cheers
D

davedee65 · Mar 19, 2013, 11:16 AM

OOOOPS finger quicker than my brain!!

Here's the screenshot I missed!

D

NStocks · Mar 19, 2013, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davedee65

OOOOPS finger quicker than my brain!!

Here's the screenshot I missed!

D

Very close! I think all that needs changing is the darkness by 10% and a very thin line placed directly on top.

Please share how you did it

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Quote:

Originally Posted by heehee

Would a drop shadow in Illustrator work?

Nope because it is radial and not all the way along the line. It is also a gradient.

davedee65 · Mar 20, 2013, 04:08 AM

Here's an updated version. Basically it consists of the thin line, and two lozenges with outer glow inside a clipping mask with a white box over the top to tidy up. I've attached an outline view to show the elements. I can send you the file if it helps?

D

NStocks · Mar 20, 2013, 06:58 AM

That looks very good!

How did you create the outer glow if there is no colour on the fill or stroke? Would you mind uploading the file please?

Thanks for your help

davedee65 · Mar 20, 2013, 08:26 AM

the lozenges with the outer glow are filled with white. File attached.

Cheers
D

NStocks · Mar 20, 2013, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davedee65

the lozenges with the outer glow are filled with white. File attached.

Cheers
D

Excellent! Thank you very much.

davedee65 · Mar 20, 2013, 09:35 AM

You're welcome

Cheers
D

Mar 18, 2013, 03:06 PM	#1
NStocks macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: England	Line Gradients on Apple.com Hello, I'm trying to create a vector based line similar to those on Apple.com where a radial gradient cuts beneath a solid line. I've tried a radial gradient in Illustrator (CS6) with another line placed on top, but it just doesn't look very good - there's no depth to it. Any ideas? Thank you Attached Thumbnails
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Mar 19, 2013, 11:16 AM	#6
davedee65 macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: UK	OOOOPS finger quicker than my brain!! Here's the screenshot I missed! D Attached Thumbnails
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Mar 20, 2013, 04:08 AM	#8
davedee65 macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: UK	Here's an updated version. Basically it consists of the thin line, and two lozenges with outer glow inside a clipping mask with a white box over the top to tidy up. I've attached an outline view to show the elements. I can send you the file if it helps? D Attached Thumbnails
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Mar 18, 2013, 06:24 PM	#2
Renzatic macrumors 601 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Android Fone Spy	How's this look to you? (click for big) I replicated the effect by using the pen tool to make a tapered line using the brush stroke command, duplicated the layer, added a drop shadow to the layer underneath, and tweaked it a bit til I got the desired results.
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Mar 19, 2013, 10:48 AM	#3
NStocks Thread Starter macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: England	Thanks for your reply. I really need to keep this vector based and so I can't use PS.
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Mar 19, 2013, 10:50 AM	#4
heehee macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Same country as Santa Claus	Would a drop shadow in Illustrator work?
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Mar 19, 2013, 11:14 AM	#5
davedee65 macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: UK	How does this look? All done in Illustrator. Cheers D
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Mar 20, 2013, 06:58 AM	#9
NStocks Thread Starter macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: England	That looks very good! How did you create the outer glow if there is no colour on the fill or stroke? Would you mind uploading the file please? Thanks for your help
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Mar 20, 2013, 09:35 AM	#12
davedee65 macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: UK	You're welcome Cheers D
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