Easy Brushed Metal in Photoshop.

In this instructable you will learn how to make brushed metal in photoshop. It may also work in The Gimp to but I'm not sure.

I did a 640 x 480 transparent one. But it doesn't matter.

Ok new make a Gradient in the document. Use gray. I did semi similar grays so that the difference between the two wouldn't be that much but the gradient adds to the effect.

Go to filter > noise > add noise. Don't set it too high. Oh yeah MAKE SURE that you select Monochromatic or it will be messed up.

Ok now go to filter > blur > motion blur. Mess around with the distance to get it how you want. I picked 35.

Ok now enjoy your brushed metal. If you make Mac software this could come in handy I think.