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jsmartin777
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February 12, 2022
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Mask application and transferring to PS

  • February 12, 2022
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Experiencing an issue with LR Classic this morning. Prefacing this by stating that I've been away from Adobe editing tools for a while and the new masking features in Classic are new to me.  I've used the linear gradient masking to enhace the sky in a landscape photo and when I transfer the image over to photoshop the edit doesn't apply (the bland sky I "fixed" in LR Classic). How do I assure that the masking edits in classic transfer over to PS?  I've done a little searching for the answer with no luck. What am I missing?

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Correct answer Rob_Cullen

Pleas don't be offended if I list some 'Beginner' mistakes-

- Have adjustments been made to sliders for the Gradient masking? The mask 'Overlay' does not apply to the image.

- Is it possible you adjusted global sliders in the Basic panel (below the Tool slider panel).

- Editing a RAW or JPG/TIF image.  If JPG/TIF then in the [Edit-in] dialog do not select [Edit Original]. Instead select [Edit a Copy with Lightroom adjustments].

 

And to add to other answers, sometimes an un-install of Ps &LrC, then re-install  Ps & LrC (in that order), can correct unusual 'bugs'.

 

 

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Rob_Cullen
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Rob_CullenCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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February 13, 2022

Pleas don't be offended if I list some 'Beginner' mistakes-

- Have adjustments been made to sliders for the Gradient masking? The mask 'Overlay' does not apply to the image.

- Is it possible you adjusted global sliders in the Basic panel (below the Tool slider panel).

- Editing a RAW or JPG/TIF image.  If JPG/TIF then in the [Edit-in] dialog do not select [Edit Original]. Instead select [Edit a Copy with Lightroom adjustments].

 

And to add to other answers, sometimes an un-install of Ps &LrC, then re-install  Ps & LrC (in that order), can correct unusual 'bugs'.

 

 

Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.4.1, Photoshop 27.8, ACR 18.4, Lightroom 9.4, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0.3 .
    jsmartin777
    jsmartin777Author
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    February 13, 2022

    No offense taken! Truth be told, I hadn't upgraded my Adobe suite since 2015, so getting familiar with the updates has been a bit of a journey.  You nailed the issue, I was working with the global sliders rather than the sliders associated with the linear gradient mask I was attempting to use.   Helped to click the down arrow to reveal them (Duh!)!

     

    You have my eternal gratitude!  🙂 

    GoldingD
    GoldingD
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    February 12, 2022

    Bring up Photoshop, Look at the plug-ins. What is the ACR version listed?

     

      GoldingD
      GoldingD
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      February 12, 2022

      Did you use any third party develop presets?

      Did hou use any third party profiles?

       

        dj_paige
        dj_paige
        Legend
        February 12, 2022

        I am not experiencing this problem with Lightroom Classic 11.2, Photoshop 23.1.1, Windows 11.

         

        What do you mean by "transfer the image over to Photoshop"? What are the exact steps?


        What is the version NUMBER of your Lightroom Classic? What is the exact version NUMBER of your Photoshop? What is the exact version NUMBER of your ACR? What is the version number of your operating system?

          jsmartin777
          jsmartin777Author
          Participating Frequently
          February 12, 2022

          The steps: Make image adjustments in LR Classic then choose --> photo --> edit in --> PS 2022 (image opens in PS).

           

          I posted the adobe versions above.  Using Mac OS Monterey 12.0.1.  Again, all recent versions.

          dj_paige
          dj_paige
          Legend
          February 12, 2022

          What version NUMBER of Lightroom Classic?

          Michael J. Hoffman
          Community Expert
          Michael J. HoffmanCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          February 12, 2022

          This can happen sometimes if your Camera Raw engine is not at the latest version and compatible with LRs raw processing. The handling of local adjustments in LR changes significantly in the latest version. 

          Please let us know the exact version numbers of Photoshop and Camera Raw you are using. Check the Adobe CC Desktop app to see if you have any updates available. 

            jsmartin777
            jsmartin777Author
            Participating Frequently
            February 12, 2022

            Thanks for the quick response. Checking lightroom, it indicates Camera Raw 14 (11.0.1 release).  Photoshop version 23.0.2.  For what it's worth, when I apply global edits to a raw file, when I open in photoshop, the edits are apparent there.  It appears that it's only the mask adjustments that aren't applied.

             

            thanks again!

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