Which term describes the technique used to hide or obscure part of an image to edit a specific area?

• A. Masking
• B. Curves
• C. Encryption
• D. Leading

Answer: (A)

Masking is the technique used to hide or obscure part of an image to edit a specific area. A mask controls which pixels on a layer are visible, allowing you to edit only the chosen region without altering the rest of the image. Painting on the mask uses white to reveal, black to hide, and gray values for partial transparency, giving you precise, nondestructive control over edges and blending. This approach keeps the original pixels intact while you work, making it ideal for targeted adjustments and composite edits. The other terms refer to different ideas: curves adjusts tonal values of the image, encryption protects data, and leading is the spacing between lines of text.