Masking Mastery with Scott Davenport
Looking to take full control of your edits in ON1 Photo RAW? Masking Mastery is a brand-new Photo Kit created by photographer and educator Scott Davenport. This 10-part training course dives deep into the full suite of masking tools, including Super Select AI, Depth Masks, Luminosity, and more. With over 2 hours of expert instruction and real-world case studies, Scott shows you exactly how to build precise, creative, and professional-level edits from the ground up.
Includes:
- Introduction (2:06)
- Visual Deconstruction (06:05)
- Super Select AI & Mask AI (14:29)
- Depth Masks (13:22)
- Luminosity & Color Range Masks (14:18)
- Case Study – Houses and hills (19:52)
- Case Study – Puente De La Mujer (23:03)
- Case Study – Chinstrap Penguin (12:17)
- Case Study – La Jolla (24:05)
- Bonus – Building an AI Preset (11:03)
Plus:
- 24 AI Adaptive Presets
This curated preset pack leverages AI technology to apply intelligent, content-aware adjustments based on each image’s subject and structure. Designed for flexibility, these presets target elements like sky, foliage, water, and subject areas—making them ideal for fast, repeatable edits with professional-level control.
- Practice Files
The included practice images are high-quality RAW DNG files converted from Sony’s original ARW format. That means you’ll have full editing flexibility—including access to white balance adjustments, camera profiles, and full-resolution data—just like a real-world editing session. No baked-in edits, no compression—just pure RAW control.
- Written Guide – Building an Adaptive AI Preset PDF
This step-by-step written guide walks you through the process of creating your own Adaptive AI Presets in ON1 Photo RAW. Learn how to combine AI masking with global and local adjustments, fine-tune your effects, and save presets that are flexible, reusable, and tailored to a wide range of photos. It’s the perfect reference to reinforce the techniques taught in the video lessons.