Learn to create a fabulous looking player interface in this comprehensive tutorial.

Start by creating a new file (File>New) with 1024x768 px and 72 dpi. Using the Paint Bucket Tool (G), it’s possible to give black color to the new file.



Select the Rectangle Tool (U) to represent the same plane surface from below:



Select for the new layer the next shown parameters by making a mouse click on the processed layer on the layers’ panel: Fill 0%
Blending Options>Gradient Overlay



Gradient’s parameters:

 



Applying the Rounded Rectangle Tool (U) with a radius of 5 px, it’s possible to represent the primary layer of a media player on the picture we already have.



The layer’s parameters: Blending Options>Bevel and Emboss



Blending Options>Gradient Overlay



Gradient’s parameters:

 



Select again the Rectangle Tool (U) and try to represent a special zone reserved for the media player’s screen.



The layer’s parameters: Blending Options>Gradient Overlay