To use selective editing with the help of image masks, you had to switch to Photoshop. You could apply simple edits such as exposure, saturation to the entire image only selective editing did not exist. The primary function of the program was photo organization. When Lightroom was released in 2007, it did not have any image masking capabilities. The concept of masking transitioned to digital photography, but instead of physical masks, we use digital tools to protect (mask) or reveal part of the image for selective editing. The process of concealing the area of the photo paper is called masking. In the darkroom, photographers used to cover part of the photo paper, the one they did not want to be affected by the light coming from the enlarger. Image masking has its roots in film photography. By creating custom image masks, we can target specific areas of the photos based on different parameters such as color, brightness, objects (person, animal, product), and other features (sky, water). It allows designers and photographers to selectively edit only a portion of the image, leaving the rest untouched. Image masking is the cornerstone of graphic design, image compositing, and photo editing. Image masing helps us isolate (mask) specific areas of the image and leave unmasked areas available for editing. This is when image masking comes to play. The only way to produce professionally-looking images is to edit different areas of the image separately using various tools and techniques.
Mask image tool series#
It is unlikely to apply a series of edits to an entire photo and achieve the desired results. When analyzing any photo, you can see that different regions have distinct characteristics and properties.
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