Ok, Gradient Matte in post. What program is best suited for that? If I am understanding correctly, a gradient circle going from the center - white to black or black to white?

Here is a recent grab I made :

http://dvstuff.250free.com

Spinning GG vs. Press and Seal. Both unacceptable. I am using about 55mm on these shots, but both are terrible in my opinion., Working on moving the camera towards and away to get better shots. Also, these shots are completely zoomed in and I find that it is a little worse because of it. Going to zoom out a bit and see what happens.