Adding a Gradient to a Mask

The gradient allows you to create a region of softness around the mask edge. It applies a gradient according to the distance of the borders from the mask spline. You can create a uniform gradient or customize it at different parts of the mask. The gradient can have two softness borders, one inside and one outside the mask edge.

To add a gradient to a mask:

1. From the Tools box, change the mode to Add Points.

2. Hold down Shift and drag away from the spline.

3. Click on the mask spline.

4. (Optional) Do one of the following:

   • Shift-click on the spline again and drag in the same direction as the existing gradient to add a point in the gradient at a different position and distance from the mask.
   • Shift-click on the spline and drag away from it in the other direction to create a second gradient.
   Tip: To delete a gradient point, change the Tools mode to Delete, then press Shift and click the gradient handle on the mask spline.

The position and distance of a gradient point from the mask spline can be controlled gesturally in Select mode, or in the Gradient tab.