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Luminosity Masks

A Luminosity Mask is a fast and easy way to create a new mask based on the brightness of image
pixels. When selected, the command will fill the active layer with a mask based on the brightness of
image pixels. The transparency for the layer is directly related to the brightness of the pixels.
This command works very well to mask an overlaid image such as a cloud or texture layer. You can
also mask a copy of a layer to enhance only part of an image. For example, if the sky and clouds are
bright, you can create an exact mask only for that area of the image and then enhance them.
Heres how to create a Luminosity Mask:
1. Open a photo within Luminar 2018.

2. Make any adjustments needed with the Develop filter.

3. Apply and adjustment layer to stylize the image.

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