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in Photoshop compromises the image/
brush quality.


HOW TO ADD A VIGNETTE
IN PHOTOSHOP
There are lots of ways to create vignettes in
Photoshop; the following process is really
easy. One suggestion, however, for best
results: Choose photos with objects,
animals, or people that are centered and
mostly fill the image frame. If this is not
possible, enlarge and crop the photo to


meet these
specifications.


  1. Select a
    photo.

  2. For a
    circular vignette,
    choose the
    Elliptical
    Marquee tool.

  3. Place your
    cursor on the
    background
    area, then click
    and drag the
    circle out and
    around the
    subject.
    Note: Hold
    down the Shift
    key (while
    dragging) to
    constrain the
    marquee. Hold down the Alt key to drag the
    marquee from its center.

  4. If your circle is not centered, place the
    cursor on the circle line until it changes to a
    pointer, then drag the circle wherever you
    want it.

  5. To enlarge or reduce the size of the
    circle, choose Select > Transform Selection.

  6. Place your cursor over one of the
    sizing handles and, when it changes to a
    double arrow, hold down the left mouse
    button and drag the marquee to the size you


How to create custom brushes in Photoshop.

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