There is nothing novel about colour range masks inside Lightroom. However, during the past few years, they have become far more effective, and you should most certainly incorporate them into your job.
Altering a colour is only one of many uses for a colour range mask; it also has many other applications. In this video, I discuss why the colour range is more versatile than using the HSL panel, how to use an intersecting or subtracting mask to enhance your image, and the ability to manipulate the haze in your idea in a more natural way.
Additionally, I demonstrate how to use an intersecting or subtracting mask to improve the quality of your image. This feature is frequently ignored, which I’m guilty of doing myself. Still, with the latest modifications to the masking interface in Lightroom, I’ve discovered that it’s much easier to use now.
Even though all of my work focuses on nature, there are many other applications for using colour range masks on objects inside your photographs. Imagine you use a subject or object selection mask to brighten someone in your shot, but a colourful piece of clothing is getting obtrusive. This is a great use case for the colour range mask since it allows you to isolate specific colours within a range.
It can also function in your black-and-white conversions, which is helpful if you want more control over particular hues and would prefer not to use the default black-and-white balance found within Lightroom. Watch the video, and then try applying what you learn in the video to a photograph that gives you trouble. Please share your findings in the comments section at the bottom of this page.
