Sick of the loading interface? Learn how to make rich loading interface with blending modes, gradients, and tons of layers.

Download out of Internet the same texture, like the next one, having 1280x1024 px and 72 dpi.



Press CTRL+SHIFT+U



Set the next parameters for the above downloaded texture’s layer by making a mouse click on the layer we work with in the layers’ panel: Blending Options>Gradient Overlay



Gradient’s parameters:

 



Next we shall use the Ellipse Tool (U) to represent the primary layer of an abstract element:



The layer’s parameters: Blending Options>Outer Glow



Blending Options>Inner Glow



Blending Options>Gradient Overlay



Gradient’s parameters: