When to Use Luminosity Masks?

Luminosity Masks allow you to combine exposures to recover information from the brightest highlights to the darkest shadows. This will ensure that your photos fully capture the depth and detail in a scene. We even show you how you can take advantage of Luminosity Masks when you only have one photo available!

What are luminosity masks used for?

Luminosity Masks are a method of making selections in your image based on the brightness values of the pixels. They are used as a tool by photographers to edit their images with incredible control. The term Luminosity Masks, although a good description, can strike fear into many.

What is the purpose of luminosity?

Luminosity functions are used to study the properties of large groups or classes of objects, such as the stars in clusters or the galaxies in the Local Group. Note that the term "function" is slightly misleading, and the luminosity function might better be described as a luminosity distribution.