4 Lightroom MASKING Tricks I Use On EVERY Photo!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

💥QUICK QUESTION: Do you use at least 1 mask on every photo?

[@ddki9094]

Yes, I use the sky mask/linear gradient on pretty much every photo with the sky since seeing that tip on this channel and for me it really helps eliminate halos that you may get if you don't use that gradient. Using masks in post production in photography in my opinion is very much the same as a record producer using a mixer to produce music; it is essential.

[@noscamiam]

It would be a rarity to not have at least one mask. Usually, there are several.

[@JohnDoranski]

Yes. I am trying to use the color grading and Lum mask more often (but this is still a struggle at times).

[@DigitalPhotoGuru]

Usually at least two.

[@DigitalPhotoGuru]

Hold the Shift key while creating a Linear Gradient to make it parallel vertically or horizontally.

[@drewselby1]

I've been taking and editing photos for 3/4 years now and I swear I still learn something new in every one of your videos!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Great hearing this!

[@chrispietryga8710]

Another enjoyable and intelligent video. I always learn something useful. Thanks☺.

[@antonoat]

Mark this is a fab film, I’m much wiser now! Thank you! 👏😀👍 ps I do think it’s important we watch the direction of light, lifting shadows in areas which are in natural shade must be done with caution!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@andrewkeir2282]

I primarily am a bird photgrapher, but I can certainly see application for these techniques with my work. Great video

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks Andrew!

[@sarahterry2140]

Beautiful photo and these tips were so clear and helpful!!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Glad ya enjoyed it!

[@tomcox875]

Great photograph made amazing. That is the most helpful landscape image processing advice I have seen. Masterfully presented.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kbstabs5982]

Excellent!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thank you!

[@EpicFlightz]

Great tips. Thank you

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks!

[@MrDan1943]

I use many of them but a great recap of easy corrections

[@robryan4272]

Good stuff as usual. Thank you.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thank ya my friend!

[@tomklingele510]

Great tips on masking. I am a big user of masks on every image landscape or other subjects.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DrDougMcC45]

Thanks!

[@oldtvnut]

My first reaction was "Is the big difference between before and after cheating?" But then I remembered the exhibit I saw of Ansel Adams' proof sheets next to his final prints (at the Center for Creative Photography in Tucson) and realized this is doing the same things in color that he did in monochrome (and wished he could do in color).

[@banjowillowwarbler-gm4jk]

hello, not truly related to the video Mark, but please would you be able to tell me what the monitor you use is, I have a MacBook Air and am wanting to get a decent monitor so enable editing without eye strain etc. I did go look at your website but it doesn't cover that aspect of gear.

[@sequoi_]

Fairly certain that's a Mac Studio Display.

[@JohnDoranski]

@@sequoi_True. My wife has the good one at $5K - not in my budget.

[@banjowillowwarbler-gm4jk]

@@JohnDoranski not in mine either, I was hoping it was an alternative. Nevermind I will leave that to a parallel universe. They are lovely though.

[@shyamalganguly3598]

Christmas is here again so let's enjoy it and spread love with whatever we do to make it most special! ❤❤😂😂

[@sjedouglas]

Me: I'm going to add a linear gradient to my sky mask. Lightroom: Ohh, I know what you're looking for, here's a brand new linear gradient. Me: You know fine well that's not what I asked you to do.

[@DrDougMcC45]

Thanks!