OK we are done with the graphics, but how do we make it rotate? Very easy - instead of rotating entire graphics, we will only rotate the gradient.

Now we need to create another document, where each layer will represent one animation frame. After document is created (make sure dimensions are the same), return to original document. select all (Ctrl-A), copy merged selection to clipboard (Ctrl-Shift-C), switch to new document, paste (Ctrl-V), then return to original document again. Then, select gradient layer, rasterize it (layer menu -> rasterize), and rotate entire layer 30 degrees. Then, well, repeat 12 times :-) Result - a new document with 12 layers where each layer is the frame of our future animation.

[!] Please Wait animation - Step 11

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save original document and close it. Then, jump to ImageReady (Ctrl-Shift-M) and hide all layers except layer 1. This will be our first frame. In the screenshot, frame delay is set to 0.2 sec, however, i found it too long and changed it to 0.1 sec later.

[!] Please Wait animation - Step 12

Create new frame, then make next layer (layer 2) visible. Then, uh, repeat 12 times :-)

[!] Please Wait animation - Step 13

That's all. Now you can preview the result (Ctrl-Alt-P) and save it (Ctrl-Alt-Shift-S). I hope these little tips were useful to you.

Author: Vlad Gerasimov