Applying a blend mode to a gradient

In this recipe, we're going to use a gradient generator and apply a blend mode to it so that we can enhance the sky in the image below it. While a still image is used in this recipe, this technique can be applied with moving footage as well.

How to do it...

We'll begin by navigating to this chapter's exercise folder on your drive.

1. Open the 02_08 project, which consists of a still image of a sky. Select the still in the Layers tab.

2. Click on the Library tab. Go to the Generators category. There are several generators for you to choose from. Choose Gradient and click Apply. Go to the Window menu and choose Show HUD, if it's not already showing.

3. Make sure the gradient is selected in the Layers tab. In the HUD, next to the word Gradient is an icon. Click it to reveal the gradient presets and select Desert Sun, as shown in the following screenshot:

   

4. With the gradient still selected in the Layers tab, Ctrl + click directly in the Canvas window. Choose Edit Position...