The Transparent Mask effect applies a transparent
mask to a watermark. It can be used, for example, when it is necessary
to add an Image watermark of a round shape.
The effect possesses the following properties:
Main
Type - the type of the transparent mask. This
parameter can take one of the following values:
Rectangle - if selected,
the mask will have the shape of a rectangle.
Circle - if selected,
the mask will have the shape of a circle.
Gradient - if selected,
the mask will be based on a gradient.
Options
Depending on the selected mask type, the following
parameters may be available:
Gradient
Type - the type of the gradient the mask will be based on. This
parameter is not available when the "Rectangle" or "Gradient"
mask type is selected.
Min
Value - the minimum value of the gradient's transparency.
Max
Value - the maximum value of the gradient's transparency.
X-offset
- the horizontal offset of the mask from the watermark's center.
Y-offset
- the vertical offset of the mask from the watermark's center.
Offset
Width - the double-sided horizontal offset of the mask from the
watermark's center.
Offset
Height - the double-sided vertical offset of the mask from the
watermark's center.
Smooth
Border - the value of the mask border's smoothness.
Radius
- the radius of the circle.
Read more about how to apply an effect
to a watermark and access the effect's properties.