Masking smoke was another target for EZ Mask adverts claim the ability of the plug-in to deal with smoke images. The main issue for me was how to mask smoke. Below are the three approaches with the results they issued. The last one proved to be the most successful. As the smoke in the picture is transparent almost everywhere I marked as Foreground only those very sparse areas where the white color of the smoke has the most density. The black background color, on the other hand, was lined heavily but not filled. I could have filled it all the same, though. The third result is as close to the ideal one as possible to my mind.

The only 'trouble' with this example is the smooth one color background.
     

I tried also to mask a reflection with the use of Fill strategy. I find the result satisfactory.

All in all EZ Mask is a good tool, especially for those who make lots of masking all the time. With good quality images of average complexity, EZ Mask will work fast and with more than satisfactory results. With some patience, you can get results from rather complex or amateur photos of medium quality as well. Though processing takes some time the masking itself is rather quick and easy. With a few tools EZ Mask has a performance comparable to the programs with a more substantial and diverse tools-set.

The plug-in has a good manual explaining not only the tools and their work but giving tips on a better outlining strategy. The interface is almost self-explaining. And the price is not high.

You can download the program at www.digitalfilmtools.com for $150. Mackintosh and Windows versions are available. There is also a trial period when you can use the program without registration.

Look also at the  comparison of selecting tools and selection results and at the rating of the plug-ins.