was not a revolutionary release—rather, it was Adobe perfecting a mature tool. The addition of Depth and Color Range Masking brought precision previously only possible in Photoshop to the Develop module, while performance tweaks kept the software viable for high-volume professionals.
Unlike "Clarity," which adjusts midtone contrast and can look harsh, the Texture tool specifically targets medium-sized details. It's ideal for smoothing skin without losing pore detail or making landscape elements like bark and stone "pop". lightroom classic cc 2019