Change Gradient Transparency

By default, all Gradients created in Bryce are fully opaque. You can change the Transparency of a Gradient to create light sources that fade in or out. You can also create complex transparency patterns by adding Transparency Nodes with various opacity values.

To change the Transparency of a Gradient:

1. In the Light Lab, click the Edit button in the Color area.
   
   
   
   The Edit Gradient dialog appears.
   
   
2. In the Adjust area, enable the Transparency option.
   
   
3. Click a Transparency Node below the Transparency control. A triangle appears below the Transparency Node indicating that the node is selected.
   
   
4. Type a value in the Opacity field. The Gradient Preview will be updated to reflect the selected Opacity value.
   
   
5. If you want to adjust the Transparency between two Transparency Nodes in a Gradient:

• Left-click on the Transition Node you want to adjust. The Node will turn black indicating that it is selected.
  
  
• Drag the Transparency Node above the Transparency control to the left or right or enter a value in the Location field.
  
  

6. Click on OK to exit the dialog then on the OK icon in the Light Lab to return to the Bryce Working Window.

Examples:

• Opacity = 25:
  
  
• Opacity = 75:
  
  

You can also use the above procedure to change the Transparency of imported Gradients.

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