It's really very easy.....There is a feature built into the software to do this. it is called "smooth pallet"...... On the Adjustment editor.....right click on the color bar under the gradient tab......click smooth pallet.....this will bring up your files......find the file where you keep your photos that you want to use as gradients.....I have a folder on my desk-top that says Gradient photos.....choose the photo you want to use and double click that photo.....the color scheme should then appear in the gradient color bar in the adjustment editor. Let me know if you have any trouble with this....OK?