Editing Techniques
Masking Tools in Lightroom: Your Secret Weapon for Surgical Edits
Masking Tools in Lightroom: Your Secret Weapon for Surgical Edits I used to think Lightroom’s masking tools were overkill. Why not just use the adjustment brush and paint over everything? Then I edited a portrait where I needed to brighten the eyes without blowing out the skin, and everything changed. Masking tools aren’t just conveniences—they’re the difference between amateur edits and professional ones. Why Masks Matter More Than You Think Here’s the truth: global adjustments are lazy editing.