How to Intersect Masks in Lightroom

There is a tool in Lightroom that I use more than any other. It is really easy to use and means you do more in Lightroom and less in Photoshop. I love it!
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0:00 - Introduction
1:42 - The Secret Tool
2:41 - Intersecting Sky with a linear gradient
3:52 - Using the brush tool with other masks
7:10 - Radial gradient and luminance intersection
9:37 - Creating more powerful Radial masks
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[@griffy.videos]

I have to say, this is one of the few times a video about a “hidden tool/feature!” in Lightroom actually taught something I didn’t know that is also incredibly useful. Thanks!

[@joelwexler]

Nobody else mentioned the alt for intersect. The lightroom masks are so great. So much great AI these days, Luminar Topaz DxO, are all amazing, too.

[@benjaminlauwick2340]

@@WanderFeetChronicles In fact I had never heard about it before. I makes it a secret for me then I guess 😆

[@shaanherbert7172]

One of the best updates they have done to Lightroom. It’s a very powerful and user friendly tool.

[@italianbirdvideos6190]

Wow! Something that wasn't actually clickbait! Thank you. Super useful.

[@MikeDooley]

Nigel - I have been away from photography for a few years because I had feet and leg problems too! They really limited my physical abilities for the last several years. I had surgery yesterday to repair what was essentially an aneurism of my spinal cord! Today I can feel my feet for the first time in close to 4 years. I now have hope that I can return to photography. I have followed you for years. Today I came to your channel to get familiar with some of the new Lightroom features. I had no idea you had gone through back problems!

[@robynnbalduf5220]

Thank you for explaining these intersections! Easing the sky effect gently through the horizon line with the sea using a linear gradient is brilliant! Way better than a simple sky selection. Glad you were able to sit and make this video!

[@Lloyd_evans]

This is an absolute game changer. Cheers for the detailed explanation Nigel

[@mariebird01]

Absolutely brilliant explanations, on your already superb photos. You make it look so easy. Thank you, Nigel.

[@ArboursAbroad]

This actually was so helpful! I’ve already used this so much since first watching! Thanks for such a great video!!

[@valrion.photography]

Great to see you back Nigel! Keep getting better and better. And thank you for those amazing tips. The masking tool of Lightroom is so powerful!

[@robertwhitemoto]

So glad to see you up and about. Prayers for a complete recover sir !! I've intersected before but not with as many different mask... can't wait to try a few more :)

[@afatalstillness]

This was SO helpful, thank you! I have just begun to understand masking and this gives me so many more options. My favorite one is the intersection of color range with a brush.

[@OliverMay1]

Brilliant video! I have used this with sky and linear grad, but seeing you use it with the brush tool was new to me and will be a game changer! Thanks Nigel 🙂

[@heelfan78]

Good day, Nigel. I can't tell you how many videos I've seen about Lightroom and intersecting, but this was - by far- the BEST I have seen. The explanation and the demos were just spot on. Fantastic video and thank you ever so much for sharing this process with us. Best of luck in your recovery fro your back surgery and looking forward to seeing you back in the field!

[@steveking6204]

These LR and Photoshop videos are extremely useful. I hope that you continue to do them regularly. Thanks for making this video!

[@greggchilds9654]

Excellent tutorial, Nigel. I particularly appreciate your use of many different images as source examples. Thank you!!!

[@lesladbrook4508]

A fantastic video Nigel, always love your tutorials, very clear and nicely demonstrated. Hope your back gets better soon.

[@Kayahdog]

Excellent video bringing more knowledge to your viewers and in a very easy to follow delivery. Thank you and great to see you back in the saddle again. Best of luck on your continued recovery...be a good patient by being patient and taking it slowly!

[@DFenech]

Such great advice explained perfectly! …now I’m trying to find a way to “like” this video more than once! 😉 Thanks, once again, for sharing your wisdom Nigel!

[@MsPernickety]

Just the video I've been waiting for. Thanks

[@remembershooting2064]

This is incredibly useful, Nigel. Thank you very much! I can see this becoming a key part of my workflow. Can't wait to give it a go.

[@vincecicero9631]

Excellent set of Lr selection/intersection tips. And keep up the good work on your recovery!

[@davet3530]

Thank you Nigel. This is so well explained with great practical examples. Time to revisit some of my images and give them a new lease of life.

[@whafrog]

This is an amazing feature, thank you so much! Have to admire your commitment to keeping on producing quality content. May your full recovery be speedy!

[@MartinFransson]

Happy to see you slowly getting back on your feet, even if recovery takes time!

[@janmaren5633]

Glad to finally see you getting better! Super useful tips!

[@Twilight-Imagery]

Brilliant! What a great hands-on explanation of this toolset! Thank you Nigel!

[@jbo1902]

I really appreciate your videos. Thanks for making them and all the best for the recovery!

[@angelmendez4474]

Great to have you back! Thank you for the tutorial, this is awesome!

[@adrian_div_photography]

Excellent explanation Nigel. Definitely answered some of my questions on this feature!

[@bv42]

Amazing - this is finally something that might keep me from immediately running to Photoshop for detailed/subtle edits. Many thanks --- and feel better very very soon!

[@joshiyogendra]

this is wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

[@andreasfery]

fantastic video, this is what I was looking for in many captures ! And great to see you on the way of recovery Nigel !

[@garyheaney1593]

Awesome Nigel I've been in need of this for a long time. Great video.

[@dougtunison]

Excellent demonstration of the intersect function. Thanks!

[@douglasritchie2836]

Excellent explanation and it certainely works extremely well, I hope your make a speedy recovery and get back out into the Landscape.

[@ironian24]

Excellent video tutorial Nigel, thx for the great piece of info on lightroom.

[@jameswakefeld265]

Many thanks Nigel. Very well explained, looking forward to giving this a go. Hope your recovery continues to go well and you will be able to get out on more adventures soon.

[@Ryder_Studios]

Absolutely brilliant! Thanks, always love your posts.

[@bentheremedia3011]

Every time I think I've mastered Lightroom, I find another gem of a video like this one. Absolutely brilliant! You also seem like a real genuine guy. Subbed immediately.

[@rotbart1]

That's an amazing feature, so versatile and powerful - thank you for taking the time to make this great tutorial. Happy to have discovered it, definitely subscribing to your channel. And thank you so much for raising money to help my country. Lots of love from Kyiv!

[@lisakayakstoo]

I’m glad you’re feeling better, Nigel! Best wishes on more recovery. Thanks for illuminating the intersect tool; I’d forgotten about how to use that.

[@dentom1954]

Thank you Nigel for this very informative and well explained video!! Hope you feel better soon.

[@geoffstairmand3747]

Good that you are able to be up and about Nigel. Here's hoping your recovery continues apace. Thank you for the tip - I have used intersect (usually colour) quite a lot but wasn't aware that you can intersect with another mask. That's a game changer for me in my editing, thank you.

[@squareeyephoto]

Thank you for this....can't wait to try it out!

[@AndyMacinnes1]

Thank you, as a newbie to Lightroom it's wonderful learning about these hidden gems. Hope your back gets better soon, have fun with your drone!

[@jackieboshoff2013]

Wow, that is absolutely brilliant! I've really learned something new today and can't wait to try it out. Thanks a stack Nigel!

[@Pedrohramirez]

This is really good stuff. Can't wait to try it. thank you.

[@gerryroncolato8895]

Thanks Nigel. Great video. I've avoided using the Intersect tool because I couldn't understand it (been using luminosity masks in PS instead). Now I'll give it a shot thanks to your quick tutorial!! Hope the back recovery continues smoothly.

[@simons1992]

As always, liking before even watching. Great content

[@noregretsyet]

Thanks Nigel. The explanation of this tool is much appreciated. I had a shoulder replacement last year which limited me to using my drone for all my photography (the most I could do was hold the controller!) but it helped me through a rough patch for sure. Enjoy the drone and get better soon.

[@bethanbennett3769]

Thank you for these tips! I watched this video just before editing some photos I’d taken a few days previously and it was so handy in editing the photos - I noticed a real difference in the end piece. I’ve been watching quite a few of your videos recently and noticed a big difference in how I composed the image and my approach to taking a photo last time I went out to do some photography. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into your channel 😊

[@paulaoakes3566]

Nigel - Thanks for sharing. This is truly a game changer!

[@eileenconragan1064]

So valuable. Thank you. I’ve been working diligently to get this down but you clarified many points for me. It’s my second time watching and I will probably watch a third time and take notes. I hope you are healing more and more each day - Your story is inspiring and you def see the glass as half full. Take care

[@itstimetogo49]

Another great video Nigel! I just got your newsletter about your back operation...very sorry to learn of this. I've had two major back operations and as you know, they take their toll on you both physically and mentally. Photography is the perfect outlet to help take your mind off of the medical stuff. So keep those videos coming and all the best in your recovery.

[@joebailey8328]

Fantastic explanation Nigel, didn’t know about it. I’ll be using it from now on! Thank you so much, and hope you are better soon. 👍

[@richardpesce5325]

Another great lesson Nigel! Thank you!

[@RichardEllaPhotography]

Brilliant. Thanks for this insight and the great examples. I never really understood what intersect meant until I watched this. I've now tried this on a few of my own photos and can already see that this has huge potential.

[@schutlol]

Thank you for these tips! Really useful indeed!

[@nsfotographi]

Thanks for the info on intersects...very helpful! Take care!

[@KaiTiura]

Wow! Thanks for this, it's a great addition to the toolbox!

[@davidterrie7661]

Next level. Will need to watch it again to get the full aha. Thanks.

[@normjames4451]

Wonderful lesson! Thank you!

[@micheljodoin531]

Brilliant ! Thank you so much for that video! Very useful !

[@EduardoWK2]

Brilliant Nigel, thanks for the great video!!! Congrats!

[@Luis1958able]

Extremely useful! Thank you Nigel.

[@CybrFox]

As someone who is new to photo editing, and Lightroom in general, these are great tips! Right to the point, showed where the tools were, and different ways to apply them. Everything you could want from a video like this. Thank you! New sub from me. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@davidseibert5268]

Outstanding video. Great tip and excellent examples of how to apply it. Thank you. Best of luck with your recovery from surgery.

[@dhwardphoto]

Excellent, this is super useful! Cheers Nigel! 👍🏼

[@EastFB72]

Thanks for that tutorial in Lightroom - Might have to see if I can find a use for it going forward. Glad to see you back posting new videos, after your back surgery

[@grahamjones2759]

Nigel - you have knocked it out the park with this tip. Thanks.

[@paulduckworth1121]

Great, informative video (as usual) Nigel. Hope the recovery goes well and that you are back up and about soon. Looking forwards to a video on drone photography as it's something that I've been thinking about but was not sure on how to get into it (so many options on drones, sensors, etc. ... and that's before trying to fly one let alone take photos with one)

[@MarkMetternichPhotographyLLC]

Good stuff man! I love pushing my Lightroom skills as far as possible. I hope your back heals well! I’ve had a bad back but I’ve been able to work very hard at rehabbing it with exercise and it’s finally coming back completely. Back pain is the worst.

[@simeongreenstein9930]

Awesome advice, great suggestions. Thank you.

[@meertin298]

I love your channel. Very informative.

[@adamISO200]

Brilliant! Thanks for the info Nigel 🤯👌

[@pantone356]

Fantastic tips, thank you for sharing 👌

[@rolsonn]

Good to see you back, Nigel!

[@ethanjadams]

this is a huge game changer looking forward to using this, thank you!!

[@nelehoremans2546]

Great lightroom tips Nigel, glad to see you on screen again!

[@nathankruger6038]

Super helpful. Thanks Nigel! Subscribed 🥳

[@connorgmcc]

It really doesn't get any better than this! Cheers Nigel.

[@paulkaye5076]

Fantastic tip - really useful. Thanks for the video Nigel!

[@kurtkuznicki6207]

Thanks man! That was a great explanation of the intersect tool. I can’t wait to give it a try. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Cheers-

[@fengwang3389]

Life changing tool! Thanks a lot!

[@paulus0109]

Helpfull tutorial Nigel. Thnks

[@FranHoganPanama]

Thank you! Just brilliant!!! I will have so many uses for this technique!!

[@jeremygilson7624]

Excellent and really helpful video, thank you!

[@kumarkrishnan8309]

As always, learned some worthwhile tips with the intersect mask which I have not explored. So glad to know that you’re on the mend from the surgery. Wishing you the best!

[@SurfDurrani]

Thank you for the wonderful tips. Really helped my photography

[@paulkay8986]

Great video. I've used the intersect tool quite a lot. It's a great tip to combine it with 'Select Sky' though to make the end result more subtle, and also when 'Select Sky' does an OK but not great job of selecting just the sky and not part of the landscape too

[@nicknichols4249]

Glad you're on the road to recovery Nigel! This is an awesome game changing technique, thanks for sharing!

[@nanaakowakabayashi2675]

Thank you very much. What a great tips. All your tips in Lightroom and Photoshop are extremely helpful!

[@lannyls]

Incredible. So useful and well demonstrated. Thanks!

[@judithbrowning5376]

This is an amazing tutorial. Thank you for sharing your skills with us.

[@geoffmatthews2353]

Thanks Nigel, I like these tutorials for the clear explanations, they’re really useful! Please could you use an oversize cursor so we can see the movements on the likes of an iPad screen, it would be a great help. Keep up the great work and I hope your back continues to improve.

[@AJRich-pw1zm]

Brilliant. Thanks Nigel. Game changed.

[@glynparry6598]

Great to see you back Nigel and delivering some excellent added value. I’m on LR all the time and wasn’t aware. Get better soon

[@treyfoerster8759]

Wonderful vid as usual. Godspeed in your recovery!

[@Sparrowhawk1962]

Love that seascape at the end!

[@VOByRobbins]

Wow, your lightroom videos are amazing, thank you!!! I'll look at your other videos too, your explanations are excellent!