On the Lightroom on the web homepage, select All Photos.
Last updated on
3 Dec 2024
Learn how to create a mask for specific areas in a photo with the Brush tool.
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Follow along with any project to learn how to create a mask.
The Brush tool lets you paint your mask manually for more detailed selections.
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Select an image to open it in detail view, and then select Masking .
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Within the Masks panel, select Create new mask.
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Select Brush.
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Adjust the sliders for the following options:
- Size: Specifies the diameter of the brush tip in pixels.
- Feather: Creates a soft-edged transition between the brushed area and the surrounding pixels. The distance between the inner and outer circle of the brush represents the feather value.
- Flow: Controls the rate of application of the adjustment.
- Density: Controls the amount of transparency in the stroke.
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Select and drag the Brush tool over the areas you want to edit.
Tip:Select Auto Mask to confine the brush strokes to areas of similar color.
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Control the overall selected area of the Brush mask using the Amount slider.
