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andreaf1262882
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October 12, 2020
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Why all of a sudden my masks are "black reveal" instead of "white reveal"? How can i fix this?

  • October 12, 2020
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Hi, 

 

I work a lot with luminosity masks in photoshop (21.0.0, Mac). All of a sudden, and I do not know why, when I select something on my photograph (the sky or a house) or the highlights, they are saved as black selections (black reveal) instead of white as before. This is super annoying. Can anyone help me understand how to solve this?

Thanks!!
Best,

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mglush
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mglushCommunity Expert
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October 31, 2020

Hi!

 

I realize that this isn't fixing the issue. but when you are working on your mask, are you aware that you can create your mask and then invert them? Here are a couple of screen shots to note where the invert buttons are.

Like I said before, it's not the fix to the issue, but a viable workaround.

Let us know if you have any questions or feedback.

Michelle

c.pfaffenbichler
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c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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October 13, 2020

Could you please post a screenshot with the pertinent Panels (Toolbar, Layers, Channels, Options Bar, …) visible? 

What are the settings in the dialog that appears when you double-click the Channel in the Channels Panel? 

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andreaf1262882Author
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October 14, 2020

Hi, 

 

I have been trying to upload the screenshot for the last 30 minutes, but it doesn't work, it won't upload. I treid uploading to a free repository to get the URL, but the forum says it is not complete. I have no idea why it doesn't work. 

davescm
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davescmCommunity Expert
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October 14, 2020

Just use the image button in the posting box to attach a screenshot. You need to be online though, not on email.

Dave

mglush
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mglushCommunity Expert
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October 13, 2020

Hi! I have a quick question for you...did you change your settings in Quick Mask mode from Masked Areas to Selected Areas? This has been an issue with me in the past, and I have fixed it by going back to Masked areas. Try it and let us know if this works!

Michelle

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andreaf1262882Author
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October 14, 2020

Hi mglush. Thank for replying. 

 

Honestly, I have no idea what those are. How do I change them? I use it to edit my photos, mainly curves adjustments and a love of luminosity masks. Where is this "Masked Areas"?

JJMack
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JJMackCommunity Expert
Community Expert
October 12, 2020

Could the keyboard option key be stuck? That give you a black hide all mask.

JJMack
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