Mask AI vs Color Range: Why I Do NOT Always Use AI Masking Tools

[@richardmarsh6357]

Great video. Good to see non AI masking techniques still have a place in processing. I try and avoid reliance on AI masking as I wish to become competent with the masking tools and I feel this approach helps develop a better understanding of the masking / editing process - to get 'under the hood' as the old saying goes.

[@ScottDavenport]

Thanks for watching. AI has its place, as do the “old-school” methods. Have fun!

[@marklaurendet1861]

Thanks for these examples. Blending modes as still my big problem, slowly getting better at masking but blending modes are still hard, when I try to use them I normally make things worse

[@ScottDavenport]

Check out my mini-series on blending modes: ON1 Blending Mode Mini-Series kzbin.info/aero/PLTShOn29ZxjNDvc7v91lHKbLZEjz1UB--

[@marklaurendet1861]

@@ScottDavenport I have looked at some of these, I just seem to have problems using them as I dont need to blend very often. Probably do though :) I will have to find the time to view that playlist and practice

[@stevejacob7158]

many thanks for these tips, and your excellent ON1 tutorials.

[@ScottDavenport]

You're very welcome!

[@uppitysquirrel]

Scott is the mask master. The masking series is my go-to reference source.

[@ScottDavenport]

Thanks for the vote of confidence!

[@GaryKalosky]

I consider the type of masking you employed to be AI before the term AI came to be. Could you imagine (remember) trying to select the orange tones in this photo before the color range masks came to be? It would involve hours of work on a photo such as this. You might even have even considered it to be too intensive to even attempt. Nothing wrong with employing older technology where it actually suits your needs more than newer technology. As always, the right tool for the job.

[@ScottDavenport]

The right tool for the right job... spot on, Gary. And yes... I do remember how painstaking it was with our older tools (which were amazing to us back then :)