Selection Gradient - Nikon 25338 User Manual

Lasso & Marquee
Options Dialog
The Lasso & Marquee Options can
be accessed either by double-click-
ing on the tool in the Toolbar, or right
(Windows) or Control (Mac OS) clicking
on the image after selecting one of the
Lasso & Marquee tools.
EDGE SOFTNESS
The Edge Softness option enables you
to soften the edge of the selection that
is being made by the Lasso & Marquee
tools.

Selection Gradient

The Selection Gradient Tool enables you
to gradually blend between applying
and removing the current step's effect
on your image. The Selection Gradient
Tool is not accessible while working
within the Browser.
Begin by selecting either the Plus or
Minus Gradient with the
icon. You can temporarily switch to
the opposite tool by pressing the Alt
(Windows) or Option (Mac OS) key.
Using a Plus Gradient will add to any
previously applied selections, while
using a Minus Gradient will subtract
from any previously applied selections.
To apply a gradient, begin by clicking
and dragging a line on your image.
The spot at which you first click will
define the start of the gradient; the
spot at which you let go of the mouse
will define the end of the gradient. The
distance between the two spots will
define how quickly the gradient will
transition, and the difference in the
vertical and horizontal displacements
will define the angle.
Once the gradient has been drawn, you
can click and drag either of the two
end points to modify the gradient's
effect.
You can apply multiple gradients to an
image; however, as soon as you add
an additional gradient, the previous
gradient's anchor points will no longer
be accessible.
Shortcut: G key
Gradient Options Dialog
or
The Gradient Options can be accessed
by either double-clicking on the
in the Toolbar, or right (Windows) or
Control (Mac OS) click anywhere on the
image after selecting the Gradient Tool.
GRADIENT RANGE
This slider enables you to preset the
value of the gradient. The values repre-
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