Making a Simple Globe

[Netnut]

I am attempting to do Wendy's tutorial on Making a Simple Globe. I am at the point where she says to Free Transform the Highlight Layer. When I try this I can't get mine to look like her Figure F. Can someone explain this to me??
What are the steps to get it to look like hers?
Thanks.

[Daviskw]

Hi Garry

I'm sure Wendy will be alone soon, but in the mean time maybe I can help. I am just wondering if it is the marching ants selection line you are worried about? If so don't worry about the selection line just look at the overall shape and click on a corner or middle node while holding the ctrl key and shape as needed. My selection line does not bend as Wendy's as well but I can make the same shape.

I think it has to do with whether you added a blank layer to make your highlight gradient on or duplicated a layer. If duplicated the marquee will bend as in Wendy’s tutorial but if you started with a blank layer the marquee line is straight across the middle.

Butch

[Wendy]

Hi Garry ...

I suspect that when I did the tutorial I dragged the gradient further down than you did ... so the curve is coming from the bottom edge of the circle (which was selected when I did the gradient)

It doesn't matter if its curved or straight ... both should work OK :)

Wendy

[Netnut]

Wendy--
Thank you for your help. I will try again and see what happens.

[Wendy]

Garry ...

I'm going to be away for a week ... but I look forward to seeing your globe when I get back :)

Wendy

[Jan Ruthig]

Wendy,

I don't remember any of us giving you permission to leave us for a week!!! :eek:

[Wendy]

Jan ...

Oh I like that one ... I will be back next Sunday :)

Wendy

[karen donnybrook]

Jan, I gave Wendy permission to have a week off ;) Remember she will probably come back full of new ideas and we will all benefit from that :D

[kayser]

Oh, and last time Wendy went on vacation, we got ?three new tutorials in mere hours. So, it's really a good thing in the long run!:D

[Netnut]

Have a great trip and look forward to many more tutorials when you get back. Also remember a vacation is to rest and relax but also to take lots and lots of photos.

[Jan Ruthig]

Well, all right then. If she does come back with new stuff that will be ok I guess. :D

Have a great time!

[Wendy]

Hello everyone ...

Well I just thought I would take a look at the forum before we set out ... you are just so funny :) :)

Speak to you next Sunday ...

Wendy