How to Make Luminosity Masks - Quickstop Photoshop

Luminosity masks are one of the most important tools in a digital photographer's toolbox. It allows for targeted editing in Photoshop by using masks that are based on the various levels of light, or luminosity in your photograph. Luminosity masking is a key step in a number of editing techniques including exposure blending, shadow recovery, dodging and burning, the targeted Orton blur, highlight recovery, tonal contrast adjustments, and much more! In this video, you'll learn how to create luminosity masks manually in Photoshop using the RGB channels. In addition, I share with you both free (Easy Panel) and paid (Raya Pro) luminosity mask plug-ins that automate this process to save you tons of time down the road.