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 drop-down, 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 Offset tab.