If You’re Not Using Intersect in Lightroom, You’re Missing Out

Lightroom masking became dramatically more powerful when Adobe introduced Intersect. Yet many photographers still overlook it. In this tutorial, I break down exactly how Intersect works and why it can make your masking workflow dramatically easier. First, I explain the concept using a simple color grid so you can clearly see how multiple intersects refine a selection. By combining a luminance range, a color range, and a brush intersect, you can create an incredibly precise adjustment that targets exactly what you want. Then we take the technique into the real world. I’ll apply the method to a winter landscape scene to selectively add warmth to leafless trees along a snow-covered ridge. Once you understand how Intersect works, you’ll start using it everywhere in your Lightroom workflow. If you’re not using Intersect yet, you may be making masking much harder than it needs to be. 📷 Lightroom or Lightroom Classic compatible If you wish to support the channel monetarily, visit https://scottdavenportphoto.com/support Subscribe and share! PHOTO SOFTWARE I USE Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop ON1 Photo RAW & Effects, https://bit.ly/sdp-ON1, Save 20% with offer code SDP20 Skylum Luminar Neo, https://bit.ly/sdp-luminar-neo, Save US$10 with offer code SDP10 PHOTO GEAR I USE Sony A7Rii, https://amzn.to/2GchPVy Sony A6400, https://amzn.to/2OabTCf Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS, https://amzn.to/2jW26BA Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS, https://amzn.to/3FCRxNl Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-4.5 GM OSS, https://amzn.to/3FD9IT9 Really Right Stuff Tripods, https://amzn.to/2KZQYj5 Haida Filters, https://amzn.to/2YoQJIT Formatt-Hitech Filters, https://amzn.to/2KVxTyy ThinkTank And MindShift Camera Bags, http://bit.ly/2KTvg0p The entire list: https://scottdavenportphoto.com/gear ENGAGE Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ScottDavenp... Join my mailing list: https://scottdavenportphoto.com Attend a photo workshop: https://scottdavenportphoto.com/works... Ask a photo question: https://scottdavenportphoto.com/contact or leave a comment below #Lightroom #LightroomMasking #AdobeLightroom #PhotoEditing #PhotographyTutorial #LandscapePhotography #lightroomtips 00:00 Lightroom Intersect Mode Explained (Why It’s So Powerful) 01:31 How Lightroom Intersect Masking Works 06:25 Precision Masking with Intersect (Real Photo) 10:05 Wrap-up