The simple idea of having to deal with them makes people look the other way. Masks and layers are forbidden words for some. When you open an image a Green layer covers it completely. In Topaz Remask you use the Blue brush to define the edges of the area you want to keep. You never know when a tool may just save the day – like when a client wants a different background behind the product you patiently shot in the studio or outdoors – so it’s better to be prepared. I am not the kind of photographer who mixes elements from different photos, but one should never say never, even if only for the sake of trying tools, to understand them. Even if you just need to create masks for some stills on a video, this is a practical way to do it. For photographers who only use Lightroom, Remask 5 may be the best choice available for creating masks.
It is good news for those who need to create masks and layers, but do not have or do not know how to use Photoshop. The previous versions of Topaz ReMask worked only as a plugin, but now the software works also as a standalone program.