SUMMARY
Adobe has introduced an AI-generated depth range mask feature in Camera Raw within Photoshop. This tool allows users to isolate and edit specific depth layers within a photograph, from foreground to background. Unlike previous versions that required embedded depth maps, Photoshop now creates these maps for any image, including JPEGs. The feature is useful for targeting bands of depth, such as atmospheric haze in midgrounds or darkening backgrounds, and is accessed via the masking panel with an eyedropper and falloff sliders. While powerful, it is exclusive to Camera Raw in Photoshop and requires a multi-step workaround for Lightroom users seeking non-destructive editing.
TAKEAWAYS
Camera Raw in Photoshop now generates AI depth maps for any image.
Depth range masking allows isolation of specific depth layers for targeted edits.
The feature is useful for atmospheric haze and background adjustments.
This functionality is not directly available in Lightroom for non-destructive workflows.