Currently, post-processing SL photos requires manual masking in tools like Photoshop, a time-intensive process prone to errors. Built-in render passes would solve this by providing precise, automated separation of elements.

Key Uses & Benefits

Depth Mask

— Use: Isolate foreground/background elements.

— Benefit: Effortlessly add depth-of-field blur, atmospheric effects, or adjust object focus without tedious manual masking.

Light Mask

— Use: Extract lighting/shadow data.

— Benefit: Rebalance scene lighting, intensify highlights/shadows, or fix underexposed areas non-destructively.

Avatar Mask

— Use: Create avatars-only selections.

— Benefit: Instantly edit skin, clothing, or accessories without affecting backgrounds, saving hours of complex selection work.

Broader Advantages

— Creative Flexibility: Enable advanced edits (e.g., adding FX to avatars only, compositing scenes).

— Massive Time Savings: Reduce editing time from hours to minutes.

— Professional Results: Empower users to achieve polished, gallery-quality visuals with minimal effort.