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Soft tonal gradation
A tonal treatment in which brightness changes gradually rather than abruptly
A tonal treatment in which brightness changes gradually rather than abruptly.
Medium-sized dog
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A phrase to start with
Makes brightness transitions gradual.
Appearance and effects
Brightness transitions gradually and volume appears gentle.
Visual traits
- Gradual tone
- Continuous volume
- Gentle boundaries
Expected changes
- Light-dark boundaries are less likely to be abrupt
- Volume is more likely to appear continuous
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Definition
Soft tonal gradation makes transitions from light to dark appear gradual. It does not determine a particular light source, time of day, hue, or blur.
In more detail
It avoids hard tonal steps so volume and atmosphere appear continuous. Color, contrast, and light direction remain separate choices.
Includes
- Gradual tonal transition
- Continuously visible volume
Excludes
- Hard light-dark boundary
- Particular lighting
- Defocused image
What this does not imply
- Low contrast
- A particular color or light source
- Blur
Variability
Overall contrast and light direction can be adjusted separately.
Usage and adjustments
Usage
- Transition tone gradually
- Specify light source separately
Distinguish similar expressions
- Use smooth appearance when reducing surface roughness is intended
Typical uses
- Make tonal changes in figures
- objects
- or landscapes appear gradual
Possible failure modes
- Tonal difference is lost and becomes flat
- Focus becomes blurred
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