In this tutorial, I demonstrate how to intersect masks in Lightroom and, of course, explain why you might want to do that. Checkout my Lightroom Training and Presets: www.anthonymorganti.com/ To get more info about Lightroom, go here: prf.hn/l/lGnjDBl I am an Adobe affiliate and will earn a commission if you use the link above and purchase anything. Please read my Code of Ethics Statement: onlinephotographytraining.com/code-of-ethics/ Please subscribe to my newsletter! anthonymorganti.substack.com/subscribe Contact Info: Anthony Morganti P.O. Box 805 Buffalo, New York 14220 Check out one of my newer websites - The Best in Photography: bestinphotography.com/ Please help support my TH-cam channel - consider purchasing my Lightroom Presets: www.anthonymorganti.com/ onlinephotographytraining.com/code-of-ethics/ Here is the list of my recommended software, along with any discount codes I might have: wp.me/P9QUvD-ozx Here is a list of my current cameras, lenses, etc.: wp.me/P9QUvD-ozG Help me help others learn photography. You can quickly offer your support here, where I receive 100% of your kind gift: ko-fi.com/anthonymorganti You can change the default amount to the amount you want to donate.
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This was an excellent, straightforward explanation. I knew ability existed, but didn’t quite know how to employ intersecting masks. I think I’ll be able to put them to good use now, however. Thank you.
The more I learn about intersecting masks, the easier it gets to use them. At first, I was a bit confused, but slowly, I am getting to use it more and more. Thanks for your video. Extremely helpful and easy to follow.
You don't need to go via the three dots to come to the intersect function. If you press the Alt key, the buttons Add and Subtract will change to one button called Intersect. May be a little faster.
Thank you for making a somewhat confusing topic very clear. I've watched a few tutorials on this and came away with a great understanding thanks to your presentation. A+!
For visual learners, Anthony's videos are fantastic in allowing me to absorb concepts, such as this tool. Seeing dulling/overlapping mask add or subtract, will improve my dogging and burning skills, to better develop my images to my liking. Another 5 ***** training video, at a price anyone can afford. Thank-you Sir.
Thank you for this awesome tutorial Anthony! I have been trying to learn new masking techniques for lightroom, and this tutorial has really opened my eyes to new possibilities. Keep up the great work!
Mr. Morganti, thank you so much for another revealing video. Until now I didn't exactly found out how this works. You're my numero uno ! Greets from Belgium !
I do plan to use this. You've made it clearer exactly what it does - "it only affects the overlapping areas" made it click for me. Thank you for this video.
I have heard of intersecting masks but this is a great presentation that actually shows how to use them properly. I like the effects and particularly the examples you use with the models makes it easier to understand. Thank you, and keep up your terrific work.
Thanks for simplifying the methodology Anthony, haven’t used intersection much to date as it didn’t do what I expected, however after your video will use more on as you say, directional lighting enhancements - thanks !
In the Second Subject, woman in front of glass, I have used the intersect in two different ways. 1) I would Person Mask Select the face & all facial features, including the clothing and intersect that with a linear gradient the other way 2) Would be to use the Object Select grabbing everything I wish to affect and then intersecting with either a brush like you did or again with the linear gradient. I would choose linear gradient mostly because it is direct sunlight and not restricted by the glass. Using either of these techniques would avoid the back of the hand issue that you experienced. The techniques are fun to learn and master. In the 3rd subject the radial gradient was a great choice for the feminine curves in an outdoor environment, looks like a bit of an artificial light was used and a good technique.
Thanks for this video. I’ve seen this option in the menus but never tried it, thought i was okay with basic mask options. The examples shown are straight outa my experiences when i wished i knew how to make the masking tools more responsive to a particular. Bottom line is the video is a great help to this Lightroom novice. Appreciate all you do.
Thanks. Terrific video as always. I have used this technique - but for some reason, I tend to forget it's there. Hopefully, I'll be more on my game from now on.
Anthony yet another good video on Intersecting masks along with a simple explanation. I plan on using this when dehazing backgrounds to make the affect more appealing. Thanks for all that you do.
Thanks anthony. I was using this yesterday with radial and subject for a macro underwater shoot. I always search your tutorials/tips first when I need inspiration and time saving ideas. Great idea and well timed Love your bonus reminders are shift and option keys etc too.
Hi! Love your vlogs! Thank you for them. Been following you for a long time. Q: I created a mask of a tree by adding a bunch of object selects inside one mask since AI didn't detect the whole tree. Now I want to make a different mask with color range but not let it enter the mask of the tree. (the tree has some similar colors in it). How do I tell one mask to ignore the mask below it? Does that make sense? I want to tell the color range mask to subtract the object mask of the tree I created prior. I'm not sure if this is possible.
Thank you, this takes care of a how to on half of question I have on a project I am working on. I needed to blur and darken the background-problem solved. The other half of the problem is that there is a mirror in the shot that also needs to be darkened and blurred as well. The mirror is in the foreground with the model-is there a good way of doing this. Thanks.
In this tutorial, I demonstrate how to intersect masks in Lightroom and, of course, explain why you might want to do that.
Checkout my Lightroom Training and Presets:
www.anthonymorganti.com/
To get more info about Lightroom, go here:
prf.hn/l/lGnjDBl
I am an Adobe affiliate and will earn a commission if you use the link above and purchase anything. Please read my Code of Ethics Statement:
onlinephotographytraining.com/code-of-ethics/
Please subscribe to my newsletter!
anthonymorganti.substack.com/subscribe
Contact Info:
Anthony Morganti
P.O. Box 805
Buffalo, New York 14220
Check out one of my newer websites - The Best in Photography:
bestinphotography.com/
Please help support my TH-cam channel - consider purchasing my Lightroom Presets:
www.anthonymorganti.com/
onlinephotographytraining.com/code-of-ethics/
Here is the list of my recommended software, along with any discount codes I might have:
wp.me/P9QUvD-ozx
Here is a list of my current cameras, lenses, etc.:
wp.me/P9QUvD-ozG
Help me help others learn photography. You can quickly offer your support here, where I receive 100% of your kind gift:
ko-fi.com/anthonymorganti
You can change the default amount to the amount you want to donate.
It doesn’t really matter how many of us already know this subject inside out. Keep it fresh and updated for the next one just starting and for the old guy who needs a refresher.
This was an excellent, straightforward explanation. I knew ability existed, but didn’t quite know how to employ intersecting masks. I think I’ll be able to put them to good use now, however. Thank you.
I didn't understand and therefore didn't use intersecting masks...until now. Wow, what a great tool. Thanks Anthony. Keep this type of content coming.
The more I learn about intersecting masks, the easier it gets to use them. At first, I was a bit confused, but slowly, I am getting to use it more and more. Thanks for your video. Extremely helpful and easy to follow.
I’ve heard about it, but didn’t grasp the ‘how-to’. You were very clear in explaining and examples. Thank you.
I use intersecting masks all the time. That new feature is remarkably useful.
I use intersecting masks a lot but as usual, I still gained extra tips from this tutorial, thanks.
You don't need to go via the three dots to come to the intersect function. If you press the Alt key, the buttons Add and Subtract will change to one button called Intersect. May be a little faster.
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for making a somewhat confusing topic very clear. I've watched a few tutorials on this and came away with a great understanding thanks to your presentation. A+!
Great explanation. I have been confused about how this kind of masking works for ages and now realise that it’s quite straightforward
I've used it often to tackle some tricky situations. I
t's very versatile and more powerful than one might think.
Was a little uncertain about it - much clearer now - thank you
After your good explanation I will certainly use the intersect masking option. Thanks
Tried unsuccessfully for a while to get my head around intersecting masks; now I get it. Thank you.
I've never heard of intersecting masks before viewing this video. I'll try it out first opportunity I have. Many thanks.
Great tutorial as always. I’ve been struggling with masks in Lightroom forever, but this tutorial helped me a great deal. Thank you
Intersecting masks is probably my most misunderstood feature of the new LR. Please keep these video examples coming.
For visual learners, Anthony's videos are fantastic in allowing me to absorb concepts, such as this tool. Seeing dulling/overlapping mask add or subtract, will improve my dogging and burning skills, to better develop my images to my liking. Another 5 ***** training video, at a price anyone can afford. Thank-you Sir.
Great tips Anthony. I am loving these intersecting masks. Very powerful.
Great video, thank you for encouraging me to use more than the brush tool when intersecting.
Awesome! That's such an elegant solution! Thanks Anthony!😊
As always great new feature and how to use it ..10 years after 😊 still here
Very useful video. Will definitely use intersecting masks in the future
Funnily enough I used the technique this past weekend.. Very useful 😊
I knew it existed but never tried ...now I plan on using it a lot more.
Thanks for another great video. I use intersecting masks all the time. They are a very useful tool.
I always enjoy your videos - simple to understand, but very useful! Thanks.
Good instructions. I’m a first time user of intersect. Thanks for the video.
I have not used intersecting masks but I certainly will going forward. Thanks!!!
you learn something new everyday, the intersecting mask option is a great tip.....
I haven’t used intersecting masks before. Thanks for the tutorial. Definitely something I could use.
This was excellent! You just opened my eyes to a whole new world!
Thank you Anthony for your clear explanation of these tools..📷
I have spent hours in photoshop trying to achieve the same effects, with some successes. This has made life much easier, thanks! Great tip
Thank you for this awesome tutorial Anthony! I have been trying to learn new masking techniques for lightroom, and this tutorial has really opened my eyes to new possibilities. Keep up the great work!
I haven't used intersecting masks much, but I will now! Thanks!
Good explanation and demo of this feature. I've not used it before but will because I now understand how it works.Thanks!
Mr. Morganti, thank you so much for another revealing video. Until now I didn't exactly found out how this works. You're my numero uno ! Greets from Belgium !
I do plan to use this. You've made it clearer exactly what it does - "it only affects the overlapping areas" made it click for me. Thank you for this video.
Great demo, intersecting mass is new to me. Actually Lightroom in general is new to me, but will give it a try this weekend. Thanks again.
What a GREAT tutorial, knew about it, but your explanation/examples were awesome!!!! Thank You!!!
Always a lot of new features in your videos I didn't have a clue about! Intersecting is new to me! But I wish I had known before.
Excellent tutorial, Anthony. Thank you.
Thanks. That really helps me to understand the intersecting feature. It’s been confusing to me. 👍🏻
Sounds like a great feature and I do plan to use it more often.
I have heard of intersecting masks but this is a great presentation that actually shows how to use them properly. I like the effects and particularly the examples you use with the models makes it easier to understand. Thank you, and keep up your terrific work.
I kind of heard about it but had no clue how it works! Thanks! ❤️
Haven't used it much but you have shown me where it could be of great use. Thanks!
Wow! I can't count how many times in the past I've wanted to be able to do this!!!! Thanks Anthony........
This was very helpful. I saw a tutorial from another channel regarding this subject and it really didn’t sink in until I saw this video. Many thanks!
Great tips, Morganti. Thank you.
Fab have used Lightroom for ages but never knew about these and can’t wait to play ❤
Once again a super tutorial delivered in a very pleasing way. Please keep them coming.
Thanks for simplifying the methodology Anthony, haven’t used intersection much to date as it didn’t do what I expected, however after your video will use more on as you say, directional lighting enhancements - thanks !
Wow! You just schooled me again! Thanks Anthony
I plan on using it moving forward, thanks.
In the Second Subject, woman in front of glass, I have used the intersect in two different ways. 1) I would Person Mask Select the face & all facial features, including the clothing and intersect that with a linear gradient the other way 2) Would be to use the Object Select grabbing everything I wish to affect and then intersecting with either a brush like you did or again with the linear gradient. I would choose linear gradient mostly because it is direct sunlight and not restricted by the glass. Using either of these techniques would avoid the back of the hand issue that you experienced. The techniques are fun to learn and master. In the 3rd subject the radial gradient was a great choice for the feminine curves in an outdoor environment, looks like a bit of an artificial light was used and a good technique.
NEW to me and will most likely use it.
Thank you
I've known about this for a year but never think to use it. It's conceptually a little hard for me to grasp but this video definitely helped. Thanks!
I always learn from you . . . I'll give this a try next time I'm in LR
I have not used it, but will definitely after this. Thanks
never used it before, but will in the future. Thank you.
Thanks, for showing me/us, you made it very clear...
Thanks for this video. I’ve seen this option in the menus but never tried it, thought i was okay with basic mask options. The examples shown are straight outa my experiences when i wished i knew how to make the masking tools more responsive to a particular. Bottom line is the video is a great help to this Lightroom novice. Appreciate all you do.
I often use an intersecting mask when bringing out sky detail by using a combination of select sky and linear gradient; the results look more natural.
Thanks. Terrific video as always.
I have used this technique - but for some reason, I tend to forget it's there. Hopefully, I'll be more on my game from now on.
I’m only new to Lightroom but that is brilliant intersecting masking thank you
Great explanation I’ll try it!
Anthony yet another good video on Intersecting masks along with a simple explanation. I plan on using this when dehazing backgrounds to make the affect more appealing. Thanks for all that you do.
Amazing. Thanks.
Anthony, you are really the best of the best always! Thank you for this tip!
Thanks. Looks like something I will use in the future.
Finally got it.. Thanks Anthony.. Will start to use it
Simply explained ... 🙏🙏👌👌
its good for refining selections too
Thank you I'll think I plan to use it in the future.
Very inspiring. Thanks a lot.
Very interesting. I will definitely use it in the future
I use intersecting masks all the time. Mostly in PS with TK plugin but occasionally in ACR. Good explanation.
Thanks Anthony! Very helpful! You da man!
I have used intersections before but this is a clever way of employing the concept that I hadn't thought of. Thanks!
Nice info
Thanks anthony. I was using this yesterday with radial and subject for a macro underwater shoot. I always search your tutorials/tips first when I need inspiration and time saving ideas. Great idea and well timed Love your bonus reminders are shift and option keys etc too.
FANTASTIC!!
awesome tutorial
Great info! Thank you!!
Hi really useful as always I have never heard of this but will defenately be using it now, thanks.
Well done !
New to me. I plan on using it.
I haven't but soon will it looks very useful.
Anthony, I have tried before but never seen the effect. Your examples were great and I will use to fine tune my exposures. thanks
Excellent! Thank You.
Great tutorial! I could have used this technique when trying to darken one side of a photo using gradient in PS.
Hi! Love your vlogs! Thank you for them. Been following you for a long time. Q: I created a mask of a tree by adding a bunch of object selects inside one mask since AI didn't detect the whole tree. Now I want to make a different mask with color range but not let it enter the mask of the tree. (the tree has some similar colors in it). How do I tell one mask to ignore the mask below it? Does that make sense? I want to tell the color range mask to subtract the object mask of the tree I created prior. I'm not sure if this is possible.
a great Tutorial, I have not used intersecting masks, and am wondering if I can use it with Landscapes Not Just Portraits - I will have a Play.
Thank you, this takes care of a how to on half of question I have on a project I am working on. I needed to blur and darken the background-problem solved. The other half of the problem is that there is a mirror in the shot that also needs to be darkened and blurred as well. The mirror is in the foreground with the model-is there a good way of doing this. Thanks.
This was some great info.
Thats very helpful, thank you.
Awesome ! Thank you.