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Vignette - Faded Edge Photo

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Vignette - Faded Edge Photo

Vignette - Faded Edge Photo

Definition: A vignette is a photograph whose edges fade out gradually. In photography, vignetting can be an unintentional result caused by optical limitations in the camera lens. As an effect, it is frequently used for portrait photos, usually in an oval or other shape. A vignette effect is easy to apply to a digital photo in most photo-editing programs.

Vignette Tutorials:

How To Create a Soft Fade Vignette Effect in Corel Photo-Paint
How To Create a Soft Fade Vignette Effect in Paint Shop Pro (6 and Up)
How To Create a Soft Fade Vignette Effect in PhotoImpact
How To Create a Soft Fade Vignette Effect in Photoshop (5 and Up)
How To Create a Soft Fade Vignette Effect in Photoshop Elements
How to Create a Vignette Effect Non-Destructively in Photoshop Elements
Create a Non-Destructive Vignette Effect with The GIMP

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Also Known As: soft fade, fade effect, faded edge
Common Misspellings: vignete, vinyette, vinyet, vignet, vinget
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