The Selection Mask is a tool of
Digital Image Pro 10 and Digital Image Suite 2006 ONLY.
Using the selection mask can make
working with the selection tools, particularly the selection brush, much easier
and is ideal for fine detail work.
Select edit on the toolbar and then
Selection mask options.
This brings up a window allowing you
to select how the mask will work for you. You can choose Unselected Areas to
have the mask cover the whole work area and so as you make your selection with
the brush or other tool the area becomes clear OR you can choose to have the
mask apply to Selected Areas so as you paint the mask covers the area that you
brush over. Your choice will largely depend on personal preference and in some
cases the work that you are doing. Your next option is to determine the color of
the mask. Red is the traditional choice however it will depend on what colors
are present in your photo as to which will give you the best option. Finally you
can determine the level of transparency your mask will have. The mask can be
completely solid or almost totally transparent. Generally though’ you will want
to see what you doing so a good medium choice is 50%
At the bottom of the palette are the
selection modes. In the far right corner there are two shapes. The first is an
oval defined by dashes. This turns the mask off and it is set to off by default.
The second shape, a grey rectangle with a white oval inside on a larger white
shape activates the mask with the settings you have previously chosen. Click on
the second shape and you will see a red semi transparent overlay on your
workspace. This is the mask. You can change the mask settings at any time while
working by going to Edit> Selection Mask options and okaying your changes to the
settings.
You can use the mask feature with any
of the selection tools, as shown below in tool order, but it works best when
using the selection brush.
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