Open a portrait. Go to the Mask panel. Click "Auto Mask." In Build 4501, click the new "Edge Detect+" button. This creates two masks:

The core magic of Portraiture lies in its auto-masking capabilities. Upon opening the plugin, the software immediately analyzes the image. It creates a complex mask based on skin tone values.

While the automatic masking is powerful, Build 4501 offers refined manual control. If the algorithm misses a tricky area of skin or accidentally selects a background element of a similar color, the "Masking" tab allows for easy refinements. You can add or subtract from the auto-generated mask using a simple brush tool, ensuring precision where it matters most.