Reflection Graphic Effect Routine

Need a VB-callable routine which will take as input: a) a windows graphic file name (type JPG, PNG, or GIF) b) a background color (specified as a single hex number) c) a reflection height (Integer, specified in pixels) and give as output a graphic object of the original width, and height of the original height + the reflection height, consisting of the original image plus a partial reflection as if the image were on a glossy table of the background color specified. For an example of this effect, see [login to view URL] or [login to view URL] Note that the reflection should appear to fade out toward the bottom of the image in a smooth gradiant, and ideally will be returned in a format containing a 24 bit mask which can be used to lay the image against any background while maintaining the smooth gradiant. If the original image contains a mask (.Png format), the mask should be preserved and extended to support the reflection. Speed of image processing is important, as it is likely this routine will be used on a great many images. ## Deliverables 1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done. 2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition, as follows (depending on the nature of the deliverables): a) For web sites or other server-side deliverables intended to only ever exist in one place in the Buyer's environment--Deliverables must be installed by the Seller in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment. b) For all others including desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute: A software installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request. 3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the coder's Seller Legal Agreement). ## Platform The routine should be callable from VB6, as well as ASP.Net (2.0), and VB.Net (VS 2005). A compiled library or OCX is acceptable so long as source code is supplied. If necessary, we can insist that a given version of the .Net framework be installed on the user's machine, but the routine must be callable from VB6 as well as .Net