This function allows you to apply your Gripping with a brush rather than to the whole file (or in a selection), this can help you to balance non tonal textures very quickly and with great control. As the gripping is applied with the brush you could also use the function to apply a grip only to particular parts in a design.
Getting started with the Gripping Brush :
- Open the Brushes Library by double-clicking on the Brush Tool in your Tools Palette, from from the Window menu.
- From the dropdown menu to the right of the action icon (see below), select the Gripping option.
- Go to Window Menu > Gripping and set your desired grip mode and amount.
- Activate the relevant layers and paint onto the area, which you wish to grip using the Brush Tool, now as you paint instead of painting you will be applying your gripping to the layer(s) selected with the brush, see movie below!
Warning
Tip: By working with the Gripping Window open, you can quickly change the settings, and apply them instantly with the brush to your design.
Use a Palette to combine the brush settings with the settings in the Gripping Window. Doing this means you can recall your setup by the click of a button, rather than having to set up the Brush Tool and the Gripping Window each time. Palettes also help you store several settings, and enable you to switch between these settings quickly and easily.
After using the Gripping function it might be a good idea to switch the mode back to 'Brush'.
Double click movie to view full screen.