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Combing raster mask with drawn and/or parametric masks
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Description
Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
I frequently take pictures of wildlife. During the photo editing I usually use a mask to isolate the subject wildlife. I additionally add masks to give the photo depth etc. Under the present build as I understand it, I have to redefine the subject every time I add more masks to improve the photo.
Describe the solution you'd like
I would like to have the ability to define the subject once and have it saved as a raster mask. Then I would like to add that raster mask and combine it with additional masks to improve the photo. For example, combine it with a gradient mask to provide depth, or combine it with a parametric mask to select a portion of the subject for further editing.
Alternatives
An additional approach would be an ability to have a one click approach to select the subject.
Additional context
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Research direction
No files or tests are named. Start by locating the existing raster, drawn, gradient, and parametric mask handling, then determine how masks are currently combined. Done means a saved raster subject mask can be reused and combined with additional masks for depth or partial-subject editing.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- c
- Domain
- computer-graphics, desktop
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100