Instant Backdrops

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  1. Create a new canvas.
  2. Linear Black->White Gradient at 100% Opacity from lower left to upper right corner.
  3. Linear {Some Color}->{Some Color or White} Gradient at 50% Opacity from lower right to upper left corner.
  4. Add Noise n, undo/redo with different values until you find the texture you want. I use values in the 5--10 range.

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