How to Intersect Masks in Lightroom

There is a tool in Lightroom that I use more than any other. It is really easy to use and means you do more in Lightroom and less in Photoshop. I love it!

0:00 - Introduction
1:42 - The Secret Tool
2:41 - Intersecting Sky with a linear gradient
3:52 - Using the brush tool with other masks
7:10 - Radial gradient and luminance intersection
9:37 - Creating more powerful Radial masks

NIKON GEAR (Main STILLS camera)

FILM GEAR

OTHER PHOTO GEAR

[griffy.videos]

I have to say, this is one of the few times a video about a “hidden tool/feature!” in Lightroom actually taught something I didn’t know that is also incredibly useful. Thanks!

[italianbirdvideos]

Wow! Something that wasn't actually clickbait! Thank you. Super useful.

[shaanherbert]

One of the best updates they have done to Lightroom. It’s a very powerful and user friendly tool.

[seamastergmt]

Every once in a while you can stumble upon some really useful videos on Lightroom and Photoshop. This is definately one of those videos. Wow...

[MartinFransson]

Happy to see you slowly getting back on your feet, even if recovery takes time!

[Lloydevansphoto]

This is an absolute game changer. Cheers for the detailed explanation Nigel

[glendarowland]

I’ve watched a similar video explanation on this ‘intersect’ before, but yours is much clearer. Thanks Nigel. From a fellow back pain sufferer -3 ops - I can sympathise. Hope you have a speedy recovery with good relief.

[andrewfuller]

Possibly the best LR tutorial video you have done Nige. These are fantastic tips and explain that 'Intersect' mode so clearly and succinctly. Sending some healing power to you from Tasmania.

[michaelsouth]

Glad to see you back. I hope your recovery is complete and you can get out in the field again. Good luck/

[bernhardracher]

Nigel, i hope you read this. Every of your videos do 2 things to me: 1. they center me. 2 they light a fire in my heart to push my creativity further. Thank you for that.

[heelfan]

Good day, Nigel. I can't tell you how many videos I've seen about Lightroom and intersecting, but this was - by far- the BEST I have seen. The explanation and the demos were just spot on. Fantastic video and thank you ever so much for sharing this process with us. Best of luck in your recovery fro your back surgery and looking forward to seeing you back in the field!

[Snickers_GLNY]

Great info!!! Glad to see you are back and hope you are feeling 100% very soon. No rush... will be here whenever you are ready.

[charlesdavis]

I'm glad you got the surgery done - I hope you heal quickly and fully. Great tips here - thank you.

[timothylee]

Thanks Nigel, wishing you a speedy recovery!

[grahamjones]

Nigel - you have knocked it out the park with this tip. Thanks.

[michaelstewart]

Brilliant, Nigel - many thanks! Sorry to hear about your back troubles. Speedy recovery!

[MikeDooley]

Nigel - I have been away from photography for a few years because I had feet and leg problems too! They really limited my physical abilities for the last several years. I had surgery yesterday to repair what was essentially an aneurism of my spinal cord! Today I can feel my feet for the first time in close to 4 years. I now have hope that I can return to photography. I have followed you for years. Today I came to your channel to get familiar with some of the new Lightroom features. I had no idea you had gone through back problems!

[ksbhattiksb]

Hope you get well soon and stay safe in these hard times

[robynnbalduf]

Thank you for explaining these intersections! Easing the sky effect gently through the horizon line with the sea using a linear gradient is brilliant! Way better than a simple sky selection. Glad you were able to sit and make this video!

[vladimir.ezequiel]

Nige, you making this videoe even when you´re still recovering for the surgery has made me to have a huge respect for you. Hope you recover well, Regards!