Interesting. I'm a big fan of using radial masks for dodging and burning, as well as other targeted adjustments. In the specific example you used, I wonder if you would not get the same result simply by limiting the edit made through the radial masks to the highlights and/or whites, without the need to intersect with a luminance range mask, which can be a bit fussy?
In this case, potentially, since the structures I was dodging were more or less off-white. I suppose I gravitate to the intersections because I use this same approach for other types of adjustments (clarity, saturation, etc.). If you can get the results without the intersections, do it! Less time editing, more time making new photos. :)
Scott, I apologize for going off topic, but what, if any, gloves do you use shooting in cold weather? I use the Heat system for Arctic conditions, but they are often overkill. I am about to retire my old worn out Freehands pair. Thanks.
I usually wear two gloves. One is a thin glove with a touch-screen friendly index finger and thumb. Thin enough that I can work most of the dials on my camera (I'd need to check the brand, don't recall off the cuff). When I'm not actively working dials, I wear a generic glove over that to give extra warmth. I've not tried heated gloves.
Thanks for this super useful reminder. Would've loved to get a small peek at the final image.
Hi Mads ... the finished image is on my website: scottdavenportphoto.com/blog/fast-dodge-burn-with-radial-masks-in-lightroom
Interesting. I'm a big fan of using radial masks for dodging and burning, as well as other targeted adjustments. In the specific example you used, I wonder if you would not get the same result simply by limiting the edit made through the radial masks to the highlights and/or whites, without the need to intersect with a luminance range mask, which can be a bit fussy?
In this case, potentially, since the structures I was dodging were more or less off-white. I suppose I gravitate to the intersections because I use this same approach for other types of adjustments (clarity, saturation, etc.). If you can get the results without the intersections, do it! Less time editing, more time making new photos. :)
Scott, I apologize for going off topic, but what, if any, gloves do you use shooting in cold weather? I use the Heat system for Arctic conditions, but they are often overkill. I am about to retire my old worn out Freehands pair. Thanks.
I usually wear two gloves. One is a thin glove with a touch-screen friendly index finger and thumb. Thin enough that I can work most of the dials on my camera (I'd need to check the brand, don't recall off the cuff). When I'm not actively working dials, I wear a generic glove over that to give extra warmth. I've not tried heated gloves.
@@ScottDavenport Thanks Scott