alternatives to ACR adjustment brush in Adjustment Layers

Question

I'm getting the message "the image size exceeds 65000 pixels on the long side" and so can't use ACR. However, when I choose File>Image (2nd screen shot), my image is approx. 30000 x 27000 pixels. So why am I getting that message?

To the extent I can't use ACR, I need a workaround for selectively applying exposure changes to parts of the image. I created a Brightness/Contrast Adjustment Layer. I clicked on the mask, and hit "b" to select the brush, then started painting in the area in the image on the right that is underexposed. The painted area became darker, but I needed it darker still. If I click on the Brightness/Contrast icon and bring up the panel, and move the Brightness slider, it affects the rest of my image, not where I want to paint. How do I effect the painted area only? Thanks.

Bojan Živković11378569 · Accepted Answer

Here is what you need to do documented with screenshots:

Paint with black on layer mask where you want to hide adjustment.

If you have painted with black where you want to apply adjustment then select mask and press Ctrl/Cmd + I to invert colors on the mask.

Do you understand this concept? Adjustment will be visible only where you have white color on your mask (or shades of grey).

Create adjustment layer and move slider then paint on the layer mask. At any time you can double click on sun icon (in this case) in the Layers panel to bring properties for Brightness/Contrast adjustment (in this case) or any other applied adjustment. To refine/change mask and what is affected just select mask in the Layers panel and Brush tool from the Toolbox then paint with either black or white color.

After creating adjustment you will (probably) see white layer mask next to adjustment icon. Click on layer mask thumbnail then press Ctrl/Cmd + I to invert the mask. Select Brush tool then paint with white on layer mask where you want the adjustment to be visible.

Chuck Uebele · Answer

It would be helpful to see a screen shot of what you're doing, but Bojan illustrated the concept nicely.

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