Masking Help Solution

[knowoneuno]

I am NOT a Photoshop whiz by any means, and am trying to learn a new skill/technique.

From time to time, I'd like to "mask out" the jet and then use a Nik HDR filter for the sky only.

How do I mask out the jet where the Nik filters will ONLY affect the sky portion of this photograph?

Please be as specific as possible in the steps I need to take, I'm a mid-level amateur when it comes to Photoshop
compared to many of you on this forum.

Thanks in advance.

 

[IamSam]

Duplicate your image.
On the uppermost image, add the filter effects you want.

Once done, there should be a layer mask added to the final product layer.
If not, add a layer mask.


Use your Pen Tool to make a selection of the Dassault. The Pen Tool creates a path that is editable! Save your path!
Convert path to selection by right clicking and choosing "Make a Selection".



Click on or select the layer mask and fill with black.


Now you have masked out the Dassault and the filtered changes will only appear on the background.

 

[knowoneuno]

Thank you so much for your help! I really appreciate it.