The latest AI selection tools in Lightroom and Photoshop are set to significantly simplify your editing process. By automating precise selections, these tools reduce the complexity of edits, allowing you to focus more on creative decisions.
Coming to you from Aaron Nace with Phlearn, this practical video introduces you to powerful new AI capabilities integrated into Lightroom Classic and Photoshop's Camera Raw. Nace demonstrates how easily the AI recognizes distinct elements in your images -- sky, mountains, vegetation, architecture, and more. With a few clicks, you can quickly apply targeted edits, like adjusting color temperature, contrast, or saturation, without manual masking. Particularly useful is the ability to create multiple masks simultaneously, streamlining your workflow and maintaining a clear, organized workspace. This not only saves time but also improves your ability to experiment with different editing approaches seamlessly.
A notable benefit Nace highlights is the tool's adaptability when working with portraits. In Photoshop, he illustrates how efficiently you can select and edit specific elements, including clothing, skin, and hair. You can easily harmonize clothing colors with the background, adjust skin tones subtly, or enhance details with minimal effort. Furthermore, incorporating radial gradients helps add visual interest, creating natural lighting effects without tedious manual adjustments. Such precision and simplicity were previously unattainable without extensive manual masking, underscoring why these advancements matter significantly in everyday editing scenarios.
Moreover, Nace shows the advantages of converting layers to Smart Objects before editing in Photoshop. This approach allows ongoing, non-destructive edits. You can return anytime to tweak adjustments without losing previous work, a powerful feature for those who revisit projects frequently or collaborate with others. The flexibility provided by these new AI-driven selection methods greatly enhances control while minimizing the usual frustrations associated with intricate image edits. Additionally, you'll appreciate seeing real-time comparisons of edits using intuitive toggles that clearly display the before-and-after impact of each adjustment. Beyond practicality, this helps you quickly assess your progress and refine your creative decisions. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Nace.