This morning, Adobe released Lightroom Classic CC version 7.3, which added among other items, new Adobe Profiles, and Creative Profiles. These are similar to presets but are one-click actions that can be used in correlation with other adjustments you've made. Getting Started with Profiles Profiles are located in the Develop module, at the top of the Basic panel. The camera calibration profile has been integrated into this as well, allowing you to choose from Adobe Standard, Color, Landscape, Portrait and Vivid. But to go beyond that, click … [Read more...] about Adobe Releases Lightroom Classic 7.3, Adds Custom Profiles
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Quick Tip: Dehaze Side Effects
The Dehaze adjustment in Lightroom is able to dramatically improve the appearance of haze in a photo, but not without some potential side effects. In this quick tip, you'll learn how to compensate for the most common issues caused by the application of the Dehaze adjustment. Want more tips like this? Check out my "Lightroom Quick Tips" course on GreyLearning, part of the "Mastering Lightroom" bundle of courses. … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Dehaze Side Effects
How to Use Luminar’s Brushes, Filters and Masks – Part 1
Filter masks in Luminar 2018 give you the ability to use the filters beyond just applying them to the entire image. This gives you flexibility and adds to your creativity. I have written a series of three articles. In Part 1 of the series, I talk about the basics of filter masks and brush and mask basics. In Part 2, I show you two ways to apply a mask using the Brush with the Dehaze Filter. In Part 3, I show you the basics of using the Gradient mask with the Dehaze Filter to enhance the sky, the basics of using the Luminosity mask with the … [Read more...] about How to Use Luminar’s Brushes, Filters and Masks – Part 1
Photoshop Tip: How to use Dehaze in Photoshop
In this video tutorial Dave Cross shows how to selectively apply Dehaze in Photoshop. It can be faster and easier than using the Adjustment Brush in either Lightroom or Camera Raw. The answer lies in using the Camera Raw filter in Photoshop and a mask. https://youtu.be/V9D_-8OawLI For more Adobe Tips – Click Here … [Read more...] about Photoshop Tip: How to use Dehaze in Photoshop
How to Use Lightroom’s Dehaze for Portrait Retouching
The latest versions of Lightroom include a new slider in the Effects tab called Dehaze. It's a useful tool for cutting through hazy pictures and revealing the landscape. It seems to work by adding contrast and you slide it to the right. It's different from Clarity because it doesn't affect details, and you have to keep an eye on it because it may add a blue color cast to the picture. This Dehaze slider also goes to the left. Used on landscapes, it can add a sense of fog to a picture, but it's a terrific tool for gently touching up a … [Read more...] about How to Use Lightroom’s Dehaze for Portrait Retouching
The Best Photographers Practice Finishing
Practicing with your tools on daily pictures will make you a better photographer when it counts. Having your camera with you isn't enough to make you a better photographer. You need to practice finishing your photographs just as much as making them in the camera. A well composed and exposed photo is only half done. As I photographed these coneflowers, today, I knew I'd need to use HDR techniques in order to reveal the details in the center and maintain rich color in the petals. However, it was windy so there was no way to shoot a bracket of … [Read more...] about The Best Photographers Practice Finishing
Global and Local Change Concept using Lightroom’s Dehaze
When preparing an image to edit, it's best to think in terms of Global -- applying an effect to the entire image -- and Local changes -- applying an effect to a selected part of an image. This concept can be used on almost any effect. For our tutorial, we will use Lightroom's Dehaze effect to dramatically improve an image by removing haze on the entire image, then on parts of the image using an adjustment brush and graduated filter. Global Change Working inside the development module, select the Effects Panel. Drag the Dehaze slider to the … [Read more...] about Global and Local Change Concept using Lightroom’s Dehaze
Dehaze in Photoshop/Lightroom CC 2015
Editor's Note: Photoshop CC (2015) released today. We'll have ongoing coverage of new features... but here's a quick video about the top 5 features for all users. For complete details, see this Photoshop CC (2015) FAQ. Have a photo covered with haze? The new Dehaze adjustment in Adobe Photoshop CC 2015 and Lightroom CC is here to the rescue! With just a single slider, you can remove a great deal of haze from your images! … [Read more...] about Dehaze in Photoshop/Lightroom CC 2015
Photoshop CC 2015 Top 5 Features
Editor's Note: Photoshop CC (2015) released today. We'll have ongoing coverage of new features... but here's a quick video about the top 5 features for all users. For complete details, see this Photoshop CC (2015) FAQ. Photoshop CC 2015 is here! Check out artboards, improvements to Layer Styles, real time healing, the new Dehaze adjustment, and a lot more! … [Read more...] about Photoshop CC 2015 Top 5 Features
