What I want is a multi directional gradient style mask over a normal adjustment mask. I would like to know how to do it. Please see explanation below.
I have a mask of an object with me. I would like to use a gradient styled edge on the mask. It's a flat 2D polygon. Basically I want to make it somewhat 3D so as the light is projected on it head-on. Right now dodge and burn on 50% grey fill on the mask of it is working which is okay and time consuming. How exactly can I put a gradient mask on top of the already existing mask I have so as the edges are darker and gradually become lighter towards the inside. So far, I only know to put a gradient mask on top of the mask so as it is one way. I would like to do that in the * style where the center is the highlight and the edge ends are the darkest points of the shadows. Using several gradients from different directions work but there might be a better easier way to achieve this. Hope you get the idea.
Another example: Let's say its a square shaped mask. I want a gradient mask on top of it so it kind of looks like a vignette.
My ultimate aim with this is to learn how to make my masks have some sort of a feather with darker edges.
Also cannot use the radial gradient because it is more suited for a circle and not for something like a polygon or an irregularly shaped mask.
Want to learn this so I can apply the same concept on dodging and burning in some tweaked out way on several other geometrical shaped objects.
Please note I am still learning the basics so I am not aware of most available tools. Sorry if it's a very basic question. I am using Photoshop CC.
I have a mask of an object with me. I would like to use a gradient styled edge on the mask. It's a flat 2D polygon. Basically I want to make it somewhat 3D so as the light is projected on it head-on. Right now dodge and burn on 50% grey fill on the mask of it is working which is okay and time consuming. How exactly can I put a gradient mask on top of the already existing mask I have so as the edges are darker and gradually become lighter towards the inside. So far, I only know to put a gradient mask on top of the mask so as it is one way. I would like to do that in the * style where the center is the highlight and the edge ends are the darkest points of the shadows. Using several gradients from different directions work but there might be a better easier way to achieve this. Hope you get the idea.
Another example: Let's say its a square shaped mask. I want a gradient mask on top of it so it kind of looks like a vignette.
My ultimate aim with this is to learn how to make my masks have some sort of a feather with darker edges.
Also cannot use the radial gradient because it is more suited for a circle and not for something like a polygon or an irregularly shaped mask.
Want to learn this so I can apply the same concept on dodging and burning in some tweaked out way on several other geometrical shaped objects.
Please note I am still learning the basics so I am not aware of most available tools. Sorry if it's a very basic question. I am using Photoshop CC.
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