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Gradient mask starting point

Jeff Grant
Using the gradient mask only seems to allow the mask to start at the edge of the frame. Is there a way to start it in the middle of a frame. I am working on an image with a dark centre which I would like to use with a gradient mask without affecting the top section.
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  • Paul Steunebrink
    You can start and stop the gradient at any point in the image.
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  • Jeff Grant
    I know that but the gradient extends to the top of the frame. It doesn't just cover the area that I select. If I make a selection, the mask shows to the top of the frame, and the adjustments that I make cover that area.
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  • sizzlingbadger
    I know what you mean, you have to use a large brush instead.
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  • Jeff Grant
    Thanks. That's what I did.I was just hoping that the gradient would be able to do it.
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  • H. Cremers
    Aahhh ... the Galen Rowell sunset ND filter.

    You mean to have the density work from the centre point/line, right? Yes, that would be nice.

    Perhaps you can imitate it to some extent by using another layer on top with the reverse gradient that more or less cancels out the most dense part at the top. Probably some room for experimenting though.

    And ... don't forget to put in a feature request via "the system" 😉
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  • Jeff Grant
    Thanks, I'll try it. As for the Galen Rowell ND, you've lost me. I was actually trying to lighten a hill to avoid a blend of two images. I had a good sky and FG but a dark middle ground that I wanted to lighten.
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  • Steven48
    It sounds like your looking for a reflected gradient, like whats available in PS.
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  • Jeff Grant
    Not at all, I'd be happy with the C1 tool as it is with the ability to choose where it starts and ends.
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  • H. Cremers
    [quote="NN218875UL2" wrote:
    Thanks, I'll try it. As for the Galen Rowell ND, you've lost me. I was actually trying to lighten a hill to avoid a blend of two images. I had a good sky and FG but a dark middle ground that I wanted to lighten.


    Look up Galen Rowell (RIP), a landscape photographer, who worked with Singh Ray Filters to make actual filters for his landscape photography. The reverse ND Grad is one of them, having the most dense part in the middle, especially suited to sunsets (and sun rises) alike, but of course also for your application.

    I was just referring to him, because i know of this filter and have been looking for a digital variant myself sometimes.

    How did you get on with your try?

    BTW, if all you want to do is lighten a hill, i'd propose the brush instead, more control if you ask me.
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  • Coach
    It's an extra step, but you can erase the part of the gradient that you don't want.
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  • Jeff Grant
    Erasing the gradient sound like the way to go with C1 as it stands. It's also probably down to my inexperience with C1. I need to spend more time drawing masks.

    I have been avoiding the use of grads for a couple of years, despite having both 100 and Seven5 Lee kits. With this image, I had two shots to blend but decided to try a single shot and recover the darker areas. It also helps me get to know what the D800E can produce.

    Here's the finished image in B&W, a bit OTT but it seems popular these days:https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10202501141793518&set=a.10200379009141528.2213101.1344323600&type=1&theater
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