In this video, I’m going to show beginner photographers how to use LUTs, also known as Lookup Tables, to create cinematic photo edits with confidence, restraint, and intention. Instead of piling on effects or endlessly adjusting sliders, you’ll learn how LUTs work as precise colour grading tools that remap colour
The NEEWER F700 Field Monitor is a high-quality monitor that would excel at video, macro, fashion, studio, and commercial photography, as well as landscape. How useful would it be for night photography? NEEWER contacted me about reviewing this monitor. I mostly do night photography and do not do the other
In the digital age, where the visual language speaks volumes, photography emerges not just as a form of documentation, but as a compelling means of storytelling. The essence of a photograph lies in its ability to evoke emotions, narrate stories and capture moments in time with authenticity and depth. Among
I recently had the privilege of spending a few days in Scotland with my close friend Jakub Bors. During our time together, I complimented his exceptional use of colors. He revealed that his inspiration came from none other than Annie Leibovitz. Jakub has even created a video tutorial on achieving
Radiant Photo processes photos instantly … and does so miraculously well. But how are its Color Grading controls? What is Radiant Photo? When you open an image, Radiant Photo analyzes each image and suggests edits that it feels is best for each photo. Rather than applying presets, it attempts to
In part three of this three-part mini-series, we look at adding Lookup Tables (LUTs) and Gradient Maps in Photoshop to bring in some finishing touches to this creative portrait. LUTs and gradient maps can make incredible changes with colour tone and contrast in just a few simple steps. Click here
In part one of this three-part mini-series, I looked at filling in gaps and expanding your frame. In part two we are looking at blurring the background, adding some texture and simple lighting effects to really enhance the image further. As mentioned in the video click this link to download
Perhaps you’ve heard the term “LUT” before, but aren’t really sure what it all means. So what exactly are LUTs, especially in regard to photography? Well, a LUT is short for a Lookup Table. It is basically a color grading tool, that takes a conversion profile that takes predefined color
A great way to add some interest to your photos is with using LUTs in Photoshop. LUTs (Lookup tables) have mostly been using for color grading film and video for years, think cinema blockbusters. They have a certain look and feel to them. A year or so ago, Adobe added
I also suggest capturing personal knowledge. There’s a lot of great ideas you have, and you need to save them for those days when you’re feeling a little bit stifled, or you just want to build upon that knowledge and not have to keep going back to starting at the
I recently went out to the Muskegon Wastewater Treatment Plant, located in Muskegon, Mich. Sounds…smelly, right? Well, there was a reason for this — snowy owls are known to be spotted there. Last year, I went out with fellow Photofocus author Cathy Seaver to check them out, and we found
You’ll find Aurora HDR 2019 at a special price along with a bundle of training videos, Looks, and LUTs designed for Photofocus readers, here. The new Aurora HDR 2019 offers you many new features one of which is the ability to use LUTs in processing your photographs. In this article, I’m
