"Glossy" Graphic effects

[kwong2006]

How do I make go about to do a "glossy" effect on graphics such as logos, lower-thirds for videos, etc? I want to do something with it, but I don't know how!

 

[bluetooth]

Try posting an example of what effect you are referring to. People will be able to help you a lot easier that way.

 

[kwong2006]

Something like this

 

[hsotnicaM]

Photoshop for starters.
The example you showed is pretty simple. One layer is the logo. The layer above is a simple gradient.
Drop in the logo. Create a layer above it. Use the rectangle marquee tool and draw a rectangle. Select the gradient tool. In the top tool bar you should see a selection for different gradients. ake sure the fill is white and you've select from the top tool bar the gradient with 100 to 0 opacity. Click and drag through the box to fill it with the gradient. If you mess up simply ctrl z and draw it again. If the gradient is too dark then change the opacity. You're done.

 

[oscuh]

This can also be done in Illustrator, either with a shape overlayed with a gradient, or opacity masked shapes, which give you a bit more flexibility. Try different apps and see what works. I prefer AI, but that's just me 😀

 

[pengu]

also easy to do in fireworks, using gradients and a blend mode of "screen"

 

[kwong2006]

What about on Motion, anyone know?

 

[rajfantastic]

this link will tell you everything you need to know about web 2.0 style.

 

[TheNightPhoenix]

Motion is designed to Animate Graphics not create them from scratch.
You best creating it in photoshop and bringing the graphic in to motion. Motion has great support for .psd