Re-creating Radiant Graphic

Using Xara Xtreme Pro, anyone know how to create the radiant background in this graphic?

Hi Fuss,

Welcome to TG

I'm sorry but your image my be in violation of copyright restrictions and was hotlinked to an external site besides (that site may not permit hotlinking to it's images either).

I think you are referring to a 'starburst' type effect.
Yes this is easy in Xtreme using the star shape and adjusting the the star with the shape editor tool to give it longer rays.
This can them be given a circular transparency to create a nice glowing starburst.

I'll post an example soon (though I'm sure other members will get to before I do - they're a fast lot here ;))

Hi Fuss,

A blend along a curve would be a good place to start. The attachment isn't exactly like the image you had linked but may give you an idea of how to accomplish the effect yourself.

Start with a narrow rectangle the convert to editable shape.

Narrow one end. Apply a flat bleach transparency. Duplicate the rectangle and create a blend.

Create a circle. Select the blend and the circle. Select the Blend tool and then click the blend along a curve icon on the infobar.

Adjust the size of the circle to where the rays (quadralaterals, former rectangles) are to your liking. Clone the blend and rotate it slightly so the rays overlap.

I added a feathered circle and diamond shape to the center just for effect.

Here is a variation using the same basic objects. The original rectangle was made wider.

OK - here's mine version - took about 20 minutes of fiddling to find a method.

If this is the sort of thing you seek, let me know and I'll write out the steps.

Yes! These are what I'm looking to do. I did play extensively with the shapes/star tool, but it seemed like it was inverted (not the same as in the graphic). I would love to get the steps! Thank you!

Here you go.

Hopefully this will instruct you enough to follow the method I used.

I'm sure there's other ways, no doubt some will come along in due course.

But between Bill and myself, you at least have a start.

I've been a bit of a beam man but they have always lacked something.
With a few extra tips from Bill and Steve, this is my latest. Thanks guys.
Rupert

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Originally Posted by sledger

Here you go.

Hopefully this will instruct you enough to follow the method I used.

I'm sure there's other ways, no doubt some will come along in due course.

But between Bill and myself, you at least have a start.

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Thank you so much! I'm going to go try the steps now. :)

A little different...

Brushes are your friend ;)
Just change some brush settings and you get amazingly quick some cool results with the same brush.

Well done Watson - you've solved it again ;)

Actually, very well done - I like those a lot .

Nostaw .... Brilliant, absolutely brilliant.

I agree with Sledger, I like those a lot ...

I never seem to use brushes, they are something I don't think about. Maybe I ought to spend some time and experiment.

Absolutely great brushes.
Rupert

Best use of a brush I've seen in a long time Nostaw

Thanks everyone! ;) (It's Nostaw here, using my other account).

I really think Xara Brushes are well under estimated, its really powerful IMO.

So, this post is really out of topic - but i just had some fun with more brushes, a cloud brush. Hope you like it. Enjoy!

Now he is showing off! Have to agree with Egg great work.

Man I read " xara sux " I thought , that can`t be right,
I looked again and luckily I saw it was " xara sky "

Good stuff, Nostaw! Thanks.

Absolutely great!
Thanks,
Larry

I want to thank everyone for the awesome assistance. This is the best help I've ever received on any forum. I've been busy learning and honing these techniques thanks to you all.

I have one more technique that I'd really love to find out how to do. I know, I know, it's probably so easy for you guys. Any help is so much appreciated.

I'm trying to figure out how to do these transparant layers of color waves like in this graphic:

virtualassistantnetworking.com/images/waves.gif

Anyone know how this is done?

Hi fuss,
As mentioned in post 2 regarding your first hotlinked image, please ensure that permission is granted by the owner of the image and also check if the host does not regard hotlinks as bandwidth stealing (most do).

As for the effect, yes - varying transparencies on overlaid shapes will produce this kind of effect.