Mastering New Masking Tools in Lightroom 2023
Master masking and get back to being creative! Join Scott Kelby for a deep dive into the new features of the Masking tool inside of Lightroom Classic, Adobe Camera Raw, and Lightroom. Scott shows you how to access the masking tools and work with the Masks panel, and then takes you step-by-step through a series of exercises that demonstrates the power of each tool individually and when used together. By the end of the class you’ll know how to select skies, subjects, people, objects, backgrounds, and foregrounds, as well as how to make complex masks using add, subtract, and intersect. The power of Masking has changed the way we work forever and will make your life so much easier!
Release Date: 2023-03-16
Lessons
Accessing the Masking Tools
Scott introduces the class and jumps into how to access the tools.
Duration: 6 mins 39 seconds
Select Subject
Learn what masking means and get familiar with how it works.
Duration: 3 mins 33 seconds
Select Sky
Selecting and editing skies are a breeze with the new tool.
Duration: 3 mins 10 seconds
Select Background
When there is a dominant subject there is now an easy way to select the background.
Duration: 3 mins 1 seconds
Person Masking
Selecting people is a snap, but that’s not all, now you can even automate selecting individual features.
Duration: 6 mins 35 seconds
Radial Gradient Tips
Scott demonstrates cool ways to use the Radial Gradient.
Duration: 4 mins 2 seconds
Subtracting from Mask
Learn advanced techniques for selecting from a mask.
Duration: 7 mins 18 seconds
Selecting the Foreground
Learn how to select the foreground in your photo with advanced techniques.
Duration: 1 mins 16 seconds
Linear Gradient Tips
Make the most of the Linear Gradient tool.
Duration: 5 mins 24 seconds
Mask Panel Tips
Scott runs through some quick tips to help you get the most out of the Masks panel.
Duration: 2 mins 19 seconds
Select Objects
The Select Object function is super powerful for adding, subtracting, and creating masks.
Duration: 2 mins 34 seconds
Select by Color
Learn how to select color and make adjustments.
Duration: 2 mins 39 seconds
Select by Luminance
You can make and modify selections using brightness values in the photo.
Duration: 3 mins 7 seconds
Brush Tool
The brush tool has been around for a long time, and while it has a new name, it works the same way, but works best in concert with all the other masking tools.
Duration: 6 mins 52 seconds
Using Intersect
The intersect function is a powerful way to create selections you couldn’t otherwise make.
Duration: 4 mins 30 seconds