Reverse ND Grad filter in Lightroom 4

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I dunno??

I question why people need to make convoluted processing steps when a more simple method to achieve the same result is to simply use the brush tool across the area that needed brightening.

Select the brush choose the size and hardness and spray -Ev to reduce exposure... easy(er!!)

That was my thought too. But it seemed so simple I thought I had to be wrong.