Lightroom's Most Powerful Masking Tools

[@hurleygreen927]

FANTASTIC TUTORIAL! These are my NEW favorite tools in Lightroom..THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO!

[@jackbaratta5722]

Thank you! The huge difference in your videos is the way that you will enlarge the view of the tools so that I can see what is actually being done with the sliders & so on. You are a really good teacher and I appreciate it a lot.

[@daviddavenport3927]

Yours was the most clear, helpful overview of the three tools I have seen, and I have watched LOTS of tutorials trying to figure out how to use them! Thanks. I especially appreciate your going back and showing 2 or 3 times how the tools and settings you suggest are working.

[@dianeschuller]

Gosh, this is so helpful. Thank you so much for sharing this with us and for being so easy to follow your instructions.

[@richallaire]

You’re the FIRST one I’ve seen address this! This to me is one of the MOST underutilized functions in LR. It’s great for so many things including color grading.

[@qazishahid]

Great tutorial. For me, the best part was the moment you color-picked around that area in the sky and BOOM, those beautiful mountains after 10:43

[@alohaleslie9407]

Thanks so much, Matt! Your teachings are so clear and concise!! I'm getting better at understanding PS and LRC, but every time I listen to you, I put more tools in my tool bag.

[@linhuisui8746]

Great education piece on this tool! Thanks a lot.

[@gordonyoung1970]

Really great video, I'm what I call an analogue photographer in a digital world, most of these types of things we used to do with our hands in the darkroom. You make it very easy to learn, this is a feature i've never used previously. Thats the great thing about KZbin videos, just like having a 1-1 tutor. You make it easy to understand, so thank you

[@lauriebeden3993]

This was gold! Thanks for clarifying the difference in brush tool with gradient and the separate brush tool. Also range masking info is terrific. Loved the sky example. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise!

[@patthompson1253]

Well done Matt! I've used these tools before but not to their full potential. I'll display better now that I've watched this video!! EXCELLENT!!

[@MattKloskowski]

Glad you liked it Pat :-)

[@bossofthemoss450]

Thanks Matt. Most helpful.

[@ringeradi]

What an amazing video! LR is such a powerful and under-utilized tool. The hardest thing is remembering all the features and knowing when to select which one. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@CostaMesaPhotography]

Another excellent video Matt...superbly presented, and incredibly valuable information! Thank you

[@chrisscoggins7258]

Matt, you are amazing! Your explanations and tutorials are just crystal clear and not overwhelming. Love your Photoshop Course, love your composite course. Thanks man!

[@MattKloskowski]

Thanks so much Chris! I really appreciate the kind words :-)

[@chrisscoggins7258]

@@MattKloskowski You're welcome. And for all those who see this, I'm serious. His Photoshop Composition course specifically is the best course in Photoshop I have ever taken!

[@authenticfilms7]

Great tutorial Matt, Thanks very much

[@jesperthomsen5221]

Brilliant tutorial. I use masks a lot and this takes it to a new level. Thank you!

[@rickkirkham4539]

Great Tutorial Matt

[@nancycarroll7452]

You really do a great job in explaining the various tools in LR. Thanks!!

[@VannApragal]

Wow, that color masking is gnarly!

[@mealstolearn]

Awesome Matt,thanks for another remarkable short tutorial...

[@RoseKerin]

This is an excellent video. I keep this video handy for times when I need it. Thanks Mat

[@chelostgo]

Thanks for sharing, this is a game changer and will save me many trips to PS

[@kevinokun]

who would possibly 'dislike' this SMH. great explaination, just fantastic. have been looking at that feature for a few weeks now and had no idea how to use it. problem solved! you do great work Matt!

[@poppamichael2197]

Well done, Matt. Excellent examples. Another powerful tool we must keep in mind.

[@guilhermejf8642]

Big tool made simple. Thanks!

[@brandonkapana2453]

ANOTHER informational video! thank you Matt!

[@jasonkennedy2045]

Awesome tutorial Matt... nice and simple for us with less experience - cheers

[@kimberlyspencerphotography]

This is such great information! Thank you! I always think the photo looks pretty good when you start and then you just manage to transform it. Thanks for the tips! You explain it in such a way that makes it easy to understand.

[@MattKloskowski]

Thanks Kimberly. Happy to help :-)

[@warrengh5647]

I sort of knew how to use this tool but now I understand how to use it, thank you, Matt.

[@hamerovv]

Good explanation. You can pick more than one time color in the color mode by holding the SHIFT key. So in the last example you could again grab your mouse over the white color or any other area you want to add to the modification

[@tobywoolgar9517]

Great lesson 👍

[@MattKloskowski]

Thanks!

[@colinmelhuish1254]

Information invaluable. Well explained.. so helpful. Thanks for posting.

[@biffyeager611]

Master Class! Great Tutorial!

[@AnandSriraman]

Excellent video, Matt! I never knew the filters could be so selective and powerful. I just used to drag it over the horizon and bring the highlights down. Thanks for the lovely explanation! I become a better photographer with each video of yours.

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

I frequently use the brush mask but only now do I think I understand the luminosity and color masks. I've been watching videos on Photoshop luminosity masks and they're overwhelming! This seems so much easier. Thanks so much! Now to revisit some old images!

[@paulkerpel6088]

Superb!!! Very useful!!! Thank you very much!!

[@randyschwager2515]

Excellent instruction!

[@lynneroberts4854]

Fantastic information. Thank you Matt.

[@davebryer6133]

Thank you that was a great explanation, I did not know about the color selector eyedropper, can't wait to try it out.

[@michaelwhite1322]

Great tutorial!

[@gabbie62]

I had no idea this feature was even here, thank you!!!

[@TorstenVillnow]

This is extremely helpful, as I was not really aware of the the mask tool’s power. Thank you!

[@joedavies1524]

Very instructive and helpful, thank you.

[@phphoto]

Brilliant Matt - really helpful 👍

Thanks for this tutorial man! I didnt know about this feature. Cheers!

[@paulwarwick8124]

really good explanation ... thank you

[@musabinho]

very helpful tutorial, thanks Matt..

[@mikedixonphoto]

Thanks for this video. I've been using the range mask a lot more lately, but I keep forgetting that the Smoothness slider is there. Thanks for reminding me, maybe now I'll remember it!

[@MattKloskowski]

Thanks Mike. Hope it helps :-)

[@AdilsonAndrade]

Great content. Thanks.

[@Ronin760]

Well explained. Thanks!

[@BNIC2413]

That was so useful thank you...

[@PH-gm2qe]

Great explanation as always, Matt !! Thanks a lot!

[@marleneschonbrun2070]

I've been using LR for years and never got to this panel. I will now. Thanks.

[@vernonalvares8440]

Matt.. brilliant.. so clear.. thks, vernon_alvares Mumbai India

[@itaiazerad5595]

"hope this helped out" -what an understatement! Great vid man!

[@MattKloskowski]

:-) Thanks!

[@DOM_4GOOD]

great help ! it will help when i do night day images without night images ! thanks !!!

[@ranarene1197]

Again other great tutorial, well explained and powerful

[@fiftycalguru]

Just improved my sky game!!!! Thanks a lot

[@collinanderson3432]

Great tutorial. I use the masking all the time, however, I didn't know that the eye dropper could select a range. Thanks

[@phyllisstockfisch9587]

Excellent

[@JeffStovall38]

Great tutorial! You didn't mention that holding down the Alt key while moving the sliders gives a more visible representation of the mask. To me this is the best way to dial in the adjustment.

[@ShootingWanderlust]

Hey Matt, great video as always. Keep up the great work.

[@ninacleven7889]

Well explained, Matt.

[@markosbornestudio]

Thank you Matt.

[@SteveMillerhuntingforfood]

That was incredible. Excellent job explaining that masking tool. So useful. Thank you.

[@thomastuorto9929]

Another great vid!

[@ImolaS3]

Really ueful! Thanks

[@TC_Conner]

Nice tutorial Matt. :)

[@marclabro]

very nice tuto ! Let's hope Adobe will improve this feature like On1 photoraw. I would be interested to see how you are using a graduated filter outside the canevas in conjunction with range mask. It seems we could have now a local HSL in lightroom (a feature asked for years by all LR users !) doing that by selecting color and brushing out the unwanted zones best regards marc

[@MattKloskowski]

Marc Labro Marc. I hate to say it but this blows everything else out of the water. Nobody is even close to this level of masking yet.

[@marclabro]

hello Matt, to be sure i understand your english :-) do you mean that you consider LR range mask is now better than ON1 density/feather/level/window method + gear menus Apply to...+protect sliders ? By the way i tried recently Luminar which is amazing but luminosity masks are really poor ! Kind regards marc

[@suxxesphoto6419]

Very helpful thanks, never used range masking before, now I will

[@eboniez22]

Thanks Matt, you always do a wonderful job explaining everything and I learn so much every time I watch your videos!

[@mindom5456]

Sweet! Can't wait to get started! Love the pace of the tutorial, too!

[@Funkykid1977]

Great advise on the masking feature! thanks man!

[@juansol1499]

Fantastic class, Matt! (As usual). Thnak you very much!

[@gidibr]

Great tutorial Matt, Thanks . where are this tool in the latest version 11.3.1 ?

[@MattKloskowski]

Hi. It's an option when you choose the Masking tool now.

[@86BBUB]

Well done.

[@fabriziobongianni5965]

Incredible job,well done. Do you know why on my lightroom i don’t have “range mask” setting?!

[@tomekostrowski225]

Thanks Matt. Glad I found this video.

[@catherinetremerryn]

Have enjoyed this and it’s really helped. Have you by any chance done a video on cloning/free selection? I used to be able to do it easily but seem to be getting i to also rats of trouble now,. Sometimes it works a d others just disappears so end up using different software. Thx for all your help, C

[@DiviPhotos]

Great video

[@pbziegler]

Blend if in Lightroom. Awesome

[@josemanueljara1975]

Explained as good as always. Thank you. I will use these interesting tools of Lr.

[@smasheon2702]

Awesomeness!

[@niftytwo]

G’day Matt. I’m really having a problem getting the range masking in L/R to work properly. I’ve got your tutorials saved/subscribed etc. I watch the videos on my iPad as I follow what you do and edit my photos on my Mac. I still get bloody lost. I understand the concept but my over 70 yrs brain lags worse than L/R At times. Thanks Matt. I’ll keep on keeping on. Neville J.

[@ScoTreVan]

Saved & Subbed, tried it out straight away, works great, thanks,,,,, PS added to my "Top TR Tips" folder Matt,,, thanks again

[@jpmissdeNice]

Hi! If you hold Alt or Option while draging the range sliders you will instantly see the mask in B&W and so where the effect will apply. It's much more handy than turning on and off the "show luminance mask" button.

[@MattKloskowski]

Great tip!

[@JFW5358]

Alt works for me rather than Ctrl

[@jpmissdeNice]

You are absolutly right! It's Alt or Option! I've edited my post ;)

[@MarKuzvicky]

Thanks Matt.

[@erth_mu]

Very useful info. Cheers mate!

[@adrian_belle_arti]

man!that is amazing!!!thank a lot for sharing!!!i really apreciate!!you help me sooo much

[@347932082]

Nice! Thanks.

[@barbersnapper]

Great!

[@tedebaer1]

Thank you!

[@melissahall7009]

Thanks very much

[@andychattaway5620]

Brilliant 👍

[@BillWiley26935]

Matt, is this range masking useable with the radial tool and the brush or is it limited to just the linear tool?

[@larrylancaster4287]

The best!

[@MikeKeller]

At 10:47 I went "Holy ####!" That was worth watching the entire video. Thanks.

[@JFW5358]

Try pressing Alt as you move the range slider. That gives a better mask.

[@dhanib]

I have been learning with you since 2005, congrats. And I would love more making smoke for a coffee cup tutorials 😅🤣

[@MattKloskowski]

Maybe next week ;-)