Create a transparent effect like that used by Vista

Create a transparent effect like that used by Vista

This tutorial with guide you through how to make a transparent effect like that used in the Aero theme of Vista.

Finished

1. Open Photoshop and open an existing image or create a new image.
2. On a new layer create a rectangle any color you want.
3.

Right click the layer in the Layers panel and select Blending Options:

Stroke

Change the size of the stroke depending on the size of your rectangle.

4.

You should have something like this:

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Add some text and extra details and you are finished.

Finished