In one of my recent articles, I showed you how to create dynamic luminosity masks manually. In my opinion, it’s the best way to create masks based on brightness levels and confirming this idea is the introduction of a similar feature in Greg Benz’s panel, Lumenzia. The recent update of the luminosity masking panel added a couple of new features, including a "blend if" method for masking layers.
If you found "blend if" interesting when I explained it in my recent write-up but you just don’t really get how it works or find it too complicated to put in practice, the new release of Lumenzia will probably be your best bet. It makes it much easier to use but also a lot faster. A simple click of a button and you’ll be able to select the luminosity zone you wish to adjust.
The advantage of using Lumenzia, as you can see in the video above, is that the panel is created in a way that you know which luminosity zones you are going to select, and you can quickly click and try a couple to see which one matches your needs best. Another very appealing aspect of the panel is the range button which works in blend if mode as well. Click the button and select the brightest and darkest points of the zone you want to target and Lumenzia will then create the mask for you.
So anyone looking for the best and easiest solution to create luminosity masks may want to watch Greg Benz’s YouTube channel to get a better sense of all that Lumenzia is capable of doing for you. As you’ll see, it’s quite a powerful and easy to use tool.
If only this panel existed for Affinity Photo
I may be mistaken, but for now, there is no way to create plugins or scripts for Affinity software… which makes it impossible unfortunately :( Hopefully, this will change in the near future!
There is now limited macro/action support. Actually one of the forum users created a macro. Maybe I'll give that a shot. BTW, your articles are always very informative, always look forward to your content. Thanks
The only issue with macro is that they don't allow as much as scripts, at least in PS. I haven't given much attention to the macro implementation in Affinity, but I will, especially if it allows creating luminosity masks! :)
And thanks! I really appreciate your kind words! I try to push out the kind of content I appreciate as a reader, and I'm glad to see others enjoy it as well.
That's a ridiculously good value for $40. Thanks for the article!
Man, I wonder if Tony Kuyper is getting paid royalties for all of these knockoffs that keep showing up.
Quentin, big thanks for mentioning this app many many articles ago. It's vastly improved my edits like you wouldn't believe. The ability to control various degrees of highlights and shadows is amazing
The page said to subscribe to get Lumenzia, then when I did when I click on it to download it wants me to pay $39. Bait and switch, deceptive marketing filters. It's says right on the page "Get free luminosity masking panel, tutorials, and more".
Well, actually you can get them. One has to subscribe to his email feed and then you can download the free offer.
The actions are free, the panel is $39 ;)