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Deep-sea gradient mesh experiment

Complete a gradient mesh experiment in a deep-sea scene: includes real content, interactive controls, clear state feedback, and responsive layouts.

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    <header class="mast"><div><span class="eyebrow">magazine / gradient mesh experiment / BEGINNER</span><h1>Deep-sea gradient mesh experiment</h1><p class="intro">Complete a gradient mesh experiment in a deep-sea scene: includes real content, interactive controls, clear state feedback, and responsive layouts.</p></div><span class="scenario">Deep Sea</span></header>
    <div class="composition-studio"><div class="studio-ruler" aria-hidden="true"></div><section class="demo" aria-label="Deep-sea gradient mesh experimental interaction area"><div class="workflow-dispatch"><aside class="dispatch-console"><span class="eyebrow">Deep Sea DISPATCH</span><h2>Submarine mission control</h2><form id="workflowDispatchForm"><label>Task Type<select id="workflowDispatchKind"><option>Sonar Scan</option><option>Hot Spring Sampling</option><option>Return Beacon</option></select></label><label>Subsea Depth<input id="workflowDispatchAmount" type="number" min="1" max="9999" value="24"><span>m</span></label><fieldset><legend>Processing priority</legend><label><input type="radio" name="workflowPriority" value="normal" checked>Regular</label><label><input type="radio" name="workflowPriority" value="urgent">Urgent</label></fieldset><button class="action primary" type="submit">Dive in</button></form><label>Current task<select id="workflowDispatchActive" aria-label="Switch current task"><option value="1">Sonar Scan</option><option value="2">Hot Spring Sampling</option></select></label><output id="workflowDispatchSummary">Waiting for Dispatch</output></aside><section id="workflowCore" class="workflow-core dispatch-workbench" data-dispatch-priority="normal"><!-- 11DZ_CORE_START:creative-effects-gradient-mesh --><div class="mesh-lab"><section id="meshStage" class="mesh-stage" aria-label="Deep-sea gradient mesh experiment"><div><span>Deep Sea</span><h2>Colors blend naturally between multiple anchors</h2><p>Each light spot is an independent grid anchor.</p></div></section><aside class="mesh-controls panel"><span class="eyebrow">GRADIENT MESH</span><h2>Gradient Mesh Experiment</h2><label>Primary Hue <input id="meshHue" type="range" min="0" max="360" value="208" data-core-bridge="creative-effects-gradient-mesh"><output id="meshHueValue">208°</output></label><label>Color intensity <input id="meshSaturation" type="range" min="35" max="100" value="78"><output id="meshSaturationValue">78%</output></label><button id="meshArrange" class="action primary" type="button">Mobile Grid Anchor Points</button></aside></div><!-- 11DZ_CORE_END --></section></div><p id="status" class="status" role="status" aria-live="polite"></p></section></div>
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