Nikon Capture NX2 user manual Gradient Range

3Click and draw a line within the active image window. Depending on if you chose the (+) or the

(–)icons, the point where you start the line will either be the part where the effect is added at 100% to the image or where the effect is removed entirely from the image. If you use the linear gradient tool, the enhancement will be applied in a straight line, following the direction of the line you created. If you use the radial gradient tool, the enhancement will be applied in a circular pattern, radiating from the point that you selected by first clicking on the image.

4After drawing the gradient, the line that you created will still be visible, along with start, mid, and end anchor points. Click on an anchor point to reposition the gradient and control the gradient's

effect on the image.

5At any point, switch to the opposite mode by clicking on either (+) or (–)to add another gradient. Each additional gradient will blend with the previously drawn gradients. You can mix different gradient types (linear and radial) as well as (+) and (–).

A Please note: Once you have added an additional gradient, the anchor points for the previously drawn gradient will no longer be accessible.

6To delete a selection created by a gradient tool, click on the delete button found in the current step’s

selection information section next to the “Paint & Fill Mask” section.

The following controls for the selection gradient tools are provided to you within the tool options bar:

Gradient Range

The gradient range slider enables you to change the values of the next gradient that will be drawn on the image. The values represent the percent of opacity, and allow you to set the maximum, minimum, and midpoint values of the gradient. By moving the midpoint, you can force the transition of the gradient to shift more quickly on one side of the midpoint and more gradually on the opposite side.

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