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Gradient mask

An image mask that transitions from clear to opaque gradually using a soft gradient. It could be used to darken a bright sky in a landscape shot, for example, without producing a hard edge where the adjustment takes effect.

Balancing rocks on Poltesco beach, Exposure X5

October 6, 2020 by Rod Lawton

Balancing rocks on Poltesco beach, Exposure X5: When I saw this balancing pile of rocks, I was sure I could make a picture out of it, with the pebble beach in the foreground and the silvery sea and sky in the background.

Filed Under: Exposure X, Featured, Tutorials Tagged With: Black and white, Exposure X, Gradient mask

DxO PhotoLab Graduated Filter, Control Points and Repair tool in action

May 25, 2020 by Life after Photoshop

This step-by-step editing walkthrough shows a number of DxO PhotoLab tools in action, principally the Local Adjustment tools, including the Graduated Filter and Control Point tools.

Filed Under: Featured, PhotoLab, Tutorials Tagged With: Control Point, DxO PhotoLab, Gradient mask, Graduated filters, Local adjustments, Microcontrast (DxO), Repair tool (DxO), Retouching, Selective Tone (DxO), Tint (white balance)

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