Select Subject Masking
Select Subject Masking is an AI-driven feature in Adobe Lightroom Classic that automatically identifies and isolates the primary subject within an image for targeted adjustments. It utilizes machine learning models to distinguish foreground subjects from backgrounds, enabling precise local edits without manual brushing.
Key Features & Updates
Lightroom Classic 15.4 Enhancements
As detailed in Lightroom Classic 15.4: Enhanced AI Masking, Assisted Culling, Duplicate Detection, version 15.4 significantly expands the capabilities of subject masking:
- Enhanced AI Precision: Improved algorithmic accuracy for complex subjects, reducing edge artifacts and improving selection fidelity.
- Workflow Integration: Tighter integration with assisted-culling and Duplicate Detection to streamline batch processing.
- Expanded Masking Tools: New options for refining AI-generated masks, allowing for more granular control over exposure, color, and clarity adjustments.
Workflow Application
- Selection: Activate the Masking panel and choose “Select Subject.”
- Refinement: Use the new 15.4 tools to invert, expand, or contract the mask as needed.
- Adjustment: Apply local adjustments (e.g., exposure, contrast, lightroom) exclusively to the masked area.
- Batch Processing: Leverage assisted culling features to apply similar masking logic across similar images.
Related Concepts
- Adobe Lightroom Classic
- AI-Powered Editing
- local-adjustments
- Image Culling