Editing Techniques
Masking Tools in Lightroom: The Secret Weapon for Selective Editing
Masking Tools in Lightroom: The Secret Weapon for Selective Editing I used to think global adjustments were enough. Brighten the whole image, boost saturation everywhere, call it a day. Then I discovered Lightroom’s masking tools, and I realized I’d been editing with one hand tied behind my back. Masking lets you apply adjustments to specific parts of your image instead of the entire photo. It’s the difference between giving everyone in a room the same haircut versus letting each person walk out looking their best.