Use the gradient mask to apply adjustments gradually across a large area of a video.

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Note: the gradient mask is ideal for adjusting areas of video in videos clips where the camera or objects in the area are motionless.
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Adding a Gradient Mask
To add a gradient mask and use it to make adjustments, do this:
1. | Click to open the gradient mask controls. |
2. | Click and drag on the video to set the gradient across a portion of the video. CyberLink ColorDirector displays a mask color on the area you apply. |



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Note: the mask's color disappears as soon as you start adjusting the gradient mask options. Right click on the mask color marker for more selection mask options.
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3. | Make the required adjustments to the selected part of the video frame using the regional adjustment options. See Regional Adjustment Options for a detailed description of all the available adjustments you can make. |
Adjusting Mask Position and Size
If the gradient mask you created appears off at any point during the duration of the video clip, you can easily adjust its position or size.

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Note: when you adjust the position or size of a gradient mask, CyberLink ColorDirector automatically adds a keyframe to the keyframe settings timeline to mark the change. See Utilizing Keyframes for more information on keyframes.
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To adjust the gradient mask position/size, pause the video clip playback at the point when you want to make the adjustment and then do any of the following:
• | click on a mask line and expand/contract the size, or rotate the mask if clicking on the middle line. |
• | click on the mask color label and then drag the entire mask to a new position. |
• | right click on the mask color label for more options, including deleting the mask, resetting the adjustments, and more. |
Using Multiple Gradient Masks
You can use up to five gradient masks on a video in CyberLink ColorDirector. When you modify the adjustment options and use the gradient mask on the video, CyberLink ColorDirector auto creates a mask labeled by color.
The mask label is visible in the Mask drop-down at the top of the gradient mask tab.

To create a new gradient mask, do this:
1. | Select New from the Mask drop-down to create a new mask. |

2. | Click and drag on the video to set the gradient across a different portion of the video. |
3. | Use the sliders to set the adjustments as required for the second gradient mask. |
4. | CyberLink ColorDirector labels the mask with another color in the Mask drop-down. |

5. | CyberLink ColorDirector marks each gradient mask on the video with the color label. |

6. | Click the color label to toggle the masks on and off, and view the areas of the video where the gradient was applied. |


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