Radial and gradient masks

Film recorded with an earlier version; the written reference is current.

0:03 A mask controls where the correction acts
A new neutral mask does not change the photograph.

0:09 Create a radial local
Use an ellipse for a soft pool of light.

0:15 Inspect its coverage
The overlay shows selection; it is not the adjustment.

0:22 Place the ellipse around the cup
Move and size it with the on-image handles.

0:28 Inspect the shape controls
Radius changes the area. Feather blends its boundary.

0:35 A shape can contribute less coverage
Opacity changes the effect; overlay strength changes only the display.

0:42 Open Tone and lift this area
The sliders belong to the active local.

0:48 Apply a modest lift
Start small and look for a natural transition.

0:54 Hide the guides to judge the correction
The local remains enabled.

1:01 Create a separate gradient
Use a gradual transition for one side of the scene.

1:08 Move and rotate its transition
The centre line is half coverage; outer guides are about 10% and 90%.

1:14 Darken the brighter side gently
Each local has independent correction values.

1:20 Inspect Rotation and Softness
A wider transition usually suits gradual lighting.

1:27 Compare without the mask display
Check the full image and the boundary at 100%.

1:34 Keep or undo the edit
Completed moves and slider drags are saved as undoable edits.

1:40 Explore the controls in the written tool reference
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