Vignette action

I'm trying to create and action that automatically applies a non-destructive vignette. What I have for the moment is one that creates a new -3 EV exposure layer, then I've recorded a circular selection inside the frame that it clears from the mask, and then a 200 px gaussian blur. Works well, but the circular selection is fixed: if the picture size changes (crop or stitched photo, for instance) then the selection won't match the frame at all. I can correct it manually but I'd rather not have to deal with that. Is there a way to define a circular selection that is centered in the frame and goes edge to edge, whatever the image size?

I know I could use the lens correction tool, but I find it way too slow and would rather avoid it if I can.

Bonus question: is there a way to adjust the gaussian blur radius based on the image size?

Go to Preferences/Units & Rulers and change Units/Rulers to Percent. Record action again.

Try recording your action starting AFTER you make your selection. That way you can make your selection specific to the image on which you are working and then let PS automate the remaining steps.

Maybe?

For example, make your elliptical selection and then start recording:

Make Exposure layer
Feather selection (or blur mask later in the action)
Make mask for exposure layer - the selection should be shown in the mask - you may have to invert the mask to knock out the interior of the mask.
Blur here if you did not feather the selection...

etc.

You may be able to blur using a smart object pipeline and get extra fancy so you can go back and change the amount of blur to suit the look you are going for. You can also change the exposure to get a white versus black vignette, etc.

I don't think there is a simple, action-based way to form an elliptical selection that will vary according to the canvas dimensions - maybe you can get creative with the elliptical selection tool mode (normal, fixed ratio, fixed size).

kirk

DThompson for the win!

Great suggestion - I'm filing that approach away for future use.

kirk

kirkt wrote in post #15975095
DThompson for the win!

Great suggestion - I'm filing that approach away for future use.

kirk

Thanks Kirk. I came across it when I was making an action to place a watermark.

Thanks. I've run into this in the past, I'll go fix my actions next time I need to use them.

Thanks a bunch!