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15.4. Using a Radial Mask

The use of a Radial Mask is a quick, easy way to highlight the sun, a face or anything else on your photo.

You can create an ellipse or circular shape that makes its easy to create a gradual blend between two

states. It can be used with an image layer to add ramping transparency. For an adjustment layer, it’s useful

to create a blend between the modified and original state.

Here’s how to use the Radial Mask tool:

1. Create a Layer or Adjustment Layer mask as previously discussed in this chapter.

2. Click the Edit Mask button on the layer.

3. Select the Radial Mask option from the drop-down.

4. Click and drag to create a circular gradient.

5. Click the Visibility button in the top toolbar to make it easier to visualize the gradient.

6. The tool offers simple controls to refine the gradient.

• Drag the middle of the gradient (the dot) to place its center.

• Drag the inside circle’s radius to affect the size of the gradient.

• Drag the outside circle’s radius to affect the feathering of the gradient.

• Drag a handle on the outside circle to adjust the aspect ratio to create an ellipse shape.

• Drag outside the outer circle to rotate the gradient mask.

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