Adobe Lightroom 2022: Unlocking the Power of Selective Editing

As a photographer, you understand the importance of precision when editing your images. With Adobe Lightroom 2022, selecting specific objects within your photos has never been easier or more intuitive. In this article, we'll explore the new features and tools that make selective editing a breeze.

One of the most significant updates is the introduction of Brush Select mode and Rectangle Select mode. As you might have guessed, when using Brush Select, you simply paint over the object you want to select, and the software creates a mask for just that object. To access these modes, click on the Objects icon in the panel to open the Select Objects controls.

Let's say you're working with a photo of a delicious strawberry platter and want to isolate a single strawberry from the rest. With Brush Select mode, you can easily paint over the desired strawberry, creating a mask that separates it from the background.

Another significant update is the ability to click the Select Background button and have it done in one step. Prior to this release, selecting a background required using the Select Subject tool and then inverting the selection to get the background. This new feature simplifies the process and saves you time.

The exciting news is that these new features - Select Background, Select Subject, and Select People - are available across LrC, ACR, and Lr for Mac/Win platforms.

Additionally, Adobe has made some adjustments to the navigation panel. You'll notice a new Edit icon (to the left of the Crop icon) under the Histogram that allows you to easily jump back to the regular editing panels from other modes.

Aside from these new features, it's worth noting that Color Range, Luminance Range, and Depth Range are now found under the Range popup. This reorganization makes it easier to access these powerful tools and streamline your workflow.

With Adobe Lightroom 2022, you'll experience a seamless editing experience that unlocks the full potential of your images. Whether you're working on a single strawberry or an entire landscape, these new features will help you achieve precise control over your selections and take your photography to the next level.

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