Mask Detection
Mask Detection is an automated feature in Lightroom Classic that uses artificial intelligence to generate selection masks with a single click. Rather than manually drawing or painting selections, photographers can apply pre-configured AI mask presets that automatically identify and isolate specific elements within an image. This streamlines the editing workflow by reducing the time spent on precise manual selections.
Application Areas
The feature includes specialized presets for landscape and people photography. For landscapes, masks can automatically detect and isolate sky, water, or terrain elements. For people photography, the system can identify faces, skin, or clothing to enable targeted adjustments to specific subjects or their features. These preset masks serve as starting points that photographers can refine further if needed.
Workflow Benefits
By automating the initial selection process, Mask Detection allows photographers to spend less time on technical masking tasks and more time on creative adjustments. The AI-generated masks provide reasonable accuracy for common photographic subjects, though they remain editable for cases where manual refinement is necessary. This makes the feature useful for both experienced editors looking to work faster and newer photographers still developing selection skills.