When working with masks in Lightroom’s Develop module, such as the Graduated Filter, Radial Filter, or Brush tool, you can easily preview the mask by either using the checkbox in the Toolbar below the image, or with the keyboard shortcut O. By default, this mask is red, but if you are processing a photograph that has a lot of red color in it, the mask may be difficult to see. So thankfully Lightroom has a feature which allows you to change this preview color, and there are a few different ways to do it.
Here’s how:
Method 1: Keyboard Shortcut
First, make sure that you have a mask created and visible in your image (use the keyboard shortcut O to view the mask). Then, hold the SHIFT key and press the O key to cycle through the colors (red, green, white, and black).
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Method 2: The Menu
The other method to changing the color is in the menu. Go to Tools > Adjustment Mask Overlay, and then select the color from the list.
Informative and very nice article…
I was JUST talking about this on Monday. It is a very practical and useful tip! Thanks!
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Which version of LR does this? I have LR 5 and it will do the red,green,white,black only on the BRUSH; not the graduated filter or radial filter. Am i doing something wrong or is the version you illustrated LR 6 or CC?
Thanks
Lightroom 6 or CC
Thank you.
Which version of LR does this? I have LR 5 and it will do the red,green,white,black only on the BRUSH; not the graduated filter or radial filter. Am i doing something wrong or is the version you illustrated LR 6 or CC?
Thanks
Lightroom 6 or CC
Thank you.
I was JUST talking about this on Monday. It is a very practical and useful tip! Thanks!
Informative and very nice article…
I really enjoy your tips, ebooks, and the presets I have used. Thanks and have a Happy New Year on your travels.