| Creating
a corporate presentation style bar graph |
Create an ellipse using elliptical
shape tool.

Double click the layer to open
layer style window. Apply gradient style & colors as shown.



Hold on "Alt" key and
press Down key several times to create an illusion of 3D depth.

Repeat the steps until you get
the depth as shown.

Select all the duplicate layers
in layer palette. Press Ctrl+E to merge.


Double click the layer to open
layer style apply same gradient colors but the change the gradient
angle.

Similarly create more bars as shown
using different shades.

Duplicate all the graph layers.
Press Ctrl+E to merge. Press Ctrl+T. Right click the layer and
select "Flip Vertical". Reduce the opacity to 50%.

Click on layer mask thumbnail from
the bottom of the layer palette. Select a black to white gradient
and apply over the mask to create a smooth blend.

Add details to the graph.
