Mastering Masking in Lightroom & Camera Raw

In modern non-destructive editing workflows, masking is the single most powerful tool for achieving precise, localized control over any image.

This session explores the full masking ecosystem shared between Lightroom Classic/desktop and Adobe Camera Raw (integrated directly in Photoshop), making it highly relevant for production designers who use these tools for final asset refinement, color correction, or creative enhancement.

You’ll discover how to combine AI-generated masks with fine manual control to deliver pixel-perfect selective edits that elevate production quality and creative intent.

By the end of this session, you’ll see why many production professionals now begin nearly every refinement pass in the Masking panel, and how to make masking fast, intuitive, and central to achieving polished, professional-grade results on any type of image.

Key topics include:

• AI-powered masking tools such as Select Subject, Select Sky, Select People, Select Background, and Landscape Masks
• Building and refining complex selections
• A specialized technique for precise edge control, giving you surgical control over edges and blends
• Proven methods to eliminate common artifacts like unwanted halos and glows that frequently appear in skies
• Workflow accelerators, including keyboard shortcuts to streamline repetitive production tasks