How to set a soft-edged ellipse

Adjusting the feathering value can soften the edge ellipse.

Feathering is a term to describe the softness of the edge of a selection in image processing. The greater the feathering value, the softer the edge of the selection and the more natural the transition with the background; On the contrary, the smaller the feathering value, the clearer the edge of the selection.

Set the soft-edged ellipse in the software, taking AdobePhotoshop as an example: first, select the ellipse marquee tool, then find the feathering option above the toolbar and enter the desired feathering value. Then, drag the mouse on the canvas to create an elliptical selection with soft edges.

The selection of eclosion value should be determined according to specific needs. For example, if the ellipse and the background need to blend perfectly, you can choose a larger feathering value; If you only want the edge of the ellipse to be slightly softer, you can choose a smaller feathering value.

Soft-edged ellipse is widely used in advertising design, poster making, post-photography and so on. For example, when making natural scenery posters, use ellipses with softened edges to highlight key elements to make them more harmonious with the background; In the later stage of photography, the ellipse with softened edges is used to lighten or darken locally to enhance the layering of photos.

In a word, the setting of the softening edge ellipse is mainly realized by adjusting the feathering value. The selection and application of feathering value should be determined according to the specific situation and needs to achieve the best effect.