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February 9, 2023
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Copying masks in Lightroom Classic

  • February 9, 2023
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I have an interesting problem with AI masking where it will past the mask of the previous photo over the new one. When you delete the mask and try to make a new one the A.I. will again paste the old mask. 

This has been persisting since the first time the feature came out. 

 

My system: 

 

Lightroom Classic version: 12.1 [ 202212072312-d7ab524b ]
License: Creative Cloud
Language setting: en-US
Operating system: Mac OS 13
Version: 13.2.0 [22D49]
Application architecture: arm64
Logical processor count: 8
Processor speed: NA
SqLite Version: 3.36.0
Built-in memory: 16,384.0 MB
Real memory available to Lightroom: 16,384.0 MB
Real memory used by Lightroom: 1,023.5 MB (6.2%)
Virtual memory used by Lightroom: 424,122.3 MB
Memory cache size: 480.1MB
Internal Camera Raw version: 15.1 [ 1329 ]
Maximum thread count used by Camera Raw: 5
Camera Raw SIMD optimization: SSE2
Camera Raw virtual memory: 1467MB / 8191MB (17%)
Camera Raw real memory: 1570MB / 16384MB (9%)
Standard Preview Size: 3840 pixels
Displays: 1) 3840x2160

Graphics Processor Info:
Metal: Apple M1
Init State: GPU for Export supported by default
User Preference: Auto

Application folder /Applications/Adobe Lightroom Classic
Library Path /Users/jjmacmini/Pictures/Lightroom/Lightroom Catalog-v12.lrcat
Settings Folder /Users/jjmacmini/Library/Application Support/Adobe/Lightroom

Installed Plugins
1) AdobeStock
2) Aperture/iPhoto Importer Plug-in
3) Flickr
4) Loupedeck2
5) Nikon Tether Plugin

Config.lua flags: None

 

 

 

    Correct answer C.Cella

    Ok, I see.

    It is possible for LrC to "remember" and use the previous copied/synced selected settings and not the currently checked ones...it's a rare misfire.

     

    You can do the following.

     

    In the copy/sync dialog window "Check None" EVEN if you have not checked Masking.

    Then thick again the settings you want to copy/sync and click the Copy/Sync button.

     

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    2 replies

    C.Cella
    C.Cella
    Inspiring
    February 9, 2023

    LrC actually reuses the Ai masks/seletions in each photo.

    All Sky, Subject, People, Background masks in a photo are (at least now) identical to the first one created on that photo.

     

    e.g

     

    Create Sky 1

    Create Sky 2

     

    Sky 2 is actually a duplicate of Sky 1

     

    ...

    If a photo already has a computed/calculated Ai then that Ai mask/selecton will be re-used.

     

    So the algorithm, the Machine Learning produces only 1 selection of each Ai type for each photo (not Objects)

     

    The only way to paste/sync a totally different Ai Masks form a photo to another to another is to use Copy Settings plug-in by @johnrellis 

     

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    C
    CurphotoAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    February 9, 2023

    The issue is I'm not trying to paste the mask, just the settings. The mask is being brought in even though the option isn't selected. 

    C.Cella
    C.CellaCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    February 9, 2023

    Ok, I see.

    It is possible for LrC to "remember" and use the previous copied/synced selected settings and not the currently checked ones...it's a rare misfire.

     

    You can do the following.

     

    In the copy/sync dialog window "Check None" EVEN if you have not checked Masking.

    Then thick again the settings you want to copy/sync and click the Copy/Sync button.

     

    .

      JohanElzenga
      Community Expert
      JohanElzengaCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      February 9, 2023

      When does Lightroom paste that mask? All by itself, or do you paste it? Can you describe in more detail what you do?

       

      -- Johan W. Elzenga
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      CurphotoAuthor
      Participating Frequently
      February 9, 2023

      I don't paste the mask, I copy my settings and even exclude the mask in the copy options. Then paste my settings and the mask is pasted regardless.

       

      JohanElzenga
      Community Expert
      JohanElzengaCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      February 9, 2023

      Have you ever tried to reset the preferences? https://www.lightroomqueen.com/how-do-i-reset-lightrooms-preferences/

       

      -- Johan W. Elzenga
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