Luminosity masks?

How many of you use Luminosity masks in PS for localized control on your adjustment layers? I am just starting to play around with them and at first glance they seem extremely versatile. Just wondering.

Heck, if I can't take better pictures maybe I can process what I do get with better results.

If I don't see you tommorrow in the Flint Hills, have a great weekend!

Hi Wayne,

I've been using them for the past six, eight months on some, not all, of my photos (landscapes & portraits), and find them to be extremely useful for bringing out more detail in the highlights & shadows, as well as for playing around in other ways.

You can readily "get" some Luminousity Mask actions from Tony Kuyper's website (http://www.goodlight.us/writing/luminositymasks/luminositymasks-1.html), for a very small donation...

Good luck,

Tim!

Tim, yes I am aware of Tony's site, that's where I got my initial information and desire to try them. I didn't download his ready made masks but I did follow the instructions he provided to try my own. I can't wait to work with them some more.

For me the greatest advantage seems to be the seamless feathering of the selections. Far better than what I have been doing.

Thanks!

I use Tony's masks quite a bit. His masks make making adjustments much easier.

I use them quite often. Mostly for opening shadows and increasing mid-tone contrast.