We're introducing a COOL new feature for Photofocus readers. A free preset and LUT each week. Normally these will be newsletter exclusives (be sure to sign up for our newsletter below). But for the month of April, we'll post them on our site for free. Starting May 1 though, you must subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get them. Bright Shadows This week's preset is the perfect boost for shadowy images. Add warm light and a gentle lift. What's in the pack Adobe Camera Raw Creative Profile – Works in Lightroom, Photoshop, and Camera … [Read more...] about Free Preset of the Week – Bright Shadows
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ON1 releases Photo RAW 2019.2
ON1 has released its newest update to its Photo RAW program, version 2019.2. In addition to new camera, tethering and lens support, it includes powerful new AI masking and performance enhancements. Powered by machine learning, the new AI Quick Mask tool can create high-quality masks with just a few strokes as guidance, while understanding things like color, tone and textures to identify boundaries and create a detailed mask. It creates masks in a fraction of the time compared to other techniques and tools. With 2019.2, ON1 has added support … [Read more...] about ON1 releases Photo RAW 2019.2
Printing: Creating a Frameless Gallery Wrap with On1 Photo Raw
From the course: Learning On1 Photo Raw on LinkedIn Learning Wrapping for output from Learning ON1 Photo RAW by Robert Vanelli Have you ever gone to a museum and saw a frameless print where the canvas is stretched all the way around? This is called a gallery wrap and they are beautiful! They are printed on canvas and wrapped around a thick stretcher bar so that there are no visible fasteners (such as staples or tacks) — a Gallery Wrap is a wonderful way to show off your artistic side. In the past, preparing a print to be a gallery … [Read more...] about Printing: Creating a Frameless Gallery Wrap with On1 Photo Raw
How to Remove People From An Image Using Luminar
Amber is a model friend of mine who recently came back from a dream vacation in Iceland. She purchased a Canon Rebel T6 — a nice entry-level DSLR. She doesn't want to become a professional photographer, she just wants to take better photos. Armed with a few quick tips, she came back with beautiful images. Here’s how I helped her edit a good photo and made it better by removing other photographers that were in her photo. What Software Should She Use? Lightroom, Photoshop, Luminar, and Topaz are a few programs that have amazing tools to erase … [Read more...] about How to Remove People From An Image Using Luminar
ON1 Photo RAW 2018: a Lightroom Alternative?
For the past decade, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom has been one of the top standard photo processing and image organizing software on the market. The consumer had very few options—until now. Here’s why: ON1 Photo RAW 2018 may be the answer photographers have been looking for as a Lightroom alternative. (If you want to try the software out for free – click here.) ON1 has had a standalone version since 2014 For years, ON1 has created great plugins for both Lightroom and Photoshop. The only problem—you still needed Lightroom or Photoshop to use the … [Read more...] about ON1 Photo RAW 2018: a Lightroom Alternative?
ON1 Photo RAW 2018 First Look: Versions
One of the most used features in my Lightroom workflow are virtual copies. I do this a ton in both my client and personal work, where I want to experiment with different adjustments on an image. I might make one virtual copy black and white, or apply a film-look preset to another virtual copy. Or I might apply a slightly different tone to one virtual copy versus another. ON1 Photo RAW 2018 introduces Versions, a way to achieve the same function. Download a fully functional trial version here. Getting Started with Versions For me, I love … [Read more...] about ON1 Photo RAW 2018 First Look: Versions
ON1 Photo RAW 2018 First Look: Develop
Raw files are data rich. Their depth of tones and information allow photographers amazing amounts of post-processing creativity. While Adobe's Camera Raw engine in Lightroom CC, Lightroom CC Classic, and in Photoshop/Bridge have been the 800-pound gorilla in the room of image making, new, non-subscription stand-alone solutions are appearing. Today, On1 premieres Photo Raw 2018. Download a free trial version here. Both Photo Raw and Lightroom prepare photographs for potential further editing and refinement in Photoshop. On1's Photo Raw is … [Read more...] about ON1 Photo RAW 2018 First Look: Develop
ON1 Photo RAW 2018 First Look: Now Shipping
The team at ON1 has just delivered ON1 Photo RAW 2018. In fact, it just dropped today. It's a big release that has a lot of people interested. At Photofocus, we've asked five of our writer to dig into different aspects of the tool and tell you what they think. We know that a lot of you are looking for new alternatives for your photo editing workflows. If you want to try the software out for free – click here. What is It? ON1 Photo RAW 2018 is a major update for ON1 users. For those who haven't tried the application before, it … [Read more...] about ON1 Photo RAW 2018 First Look: Now Shipping
ON1 Photo RAW 2018 First Look: Panoramic Photos
ON1 Photo RAW just dropped today. As a panoramic photographer, I am excited to test out the tools. The feature is still technically "in beta" so one would expect it to get better over time. Officially, the tool even warns you when launching: "The Panorama Stitching feature is still being enhanced and improved for certain scenarios. It works for most panoramas, however, there are still cases where the results are not perfect. This can occur when there are changes in exposure or color caused by shooting in an automatic mode, from lens … [Read more...] about ON1 Photo RAW 2018 First Look: Panoramic Photos
Free Presets & Exclusive Software Bundle for Photofocus Readers
Free Presets We've released a bunch of freebies lately to help you get more out of your software. This post gives you access to all of them in one convenient place. Photofocus LOOKs for Perfectly Clear Complete V3 Inspired Style presets for Macphun Luminar 44 Free Presets for Photomatix Free Presets for OnOne Super Deal on Perfectly Clear Complete (version 3) Perfectly Clear Complete started shipping this AM. We've got an exclusive bundle that saves you a bunch of money Perfectly Clear Complete v3 ($129 … [Read more...] about Free Presets & Exclusive Software Bundle for Photofocus Readers
ON1’s Photo RAW Project
ON1 recently announced their upcoming software, Photo RAW, and it sounds like it may be a really good solution for most photographers (read more about the features here). They are striving to make the best RAW photo editor, which is a big claim. However, they've just announced a project that makes it look possible. The Photo RAW Project is intended to gather and develop tools that will meet that the needs and desires of us photographers. To that end, ON1 are inviting everyone to suggest ideas, and when enough people support the idea, they … [Read more...] about ON1’s Photo RAW Project
Is ON1’s Photo RAW Good Enough to Switch?
It takes a powerful incentive to make people want to change their habits--especially photographers. We invest a lot of time, money, and effort to learn to use a tool, so when something new comes along it has to be significantly better for us to reinvest in mastering it. Well, ON1's new Photo RAW may be good enough to entice me to cut the cord with Lightroom. I visited ON1's offices to get a clearer picture of what's happening with their new Photo RAW. First of all, Photo RAW will replace ON1 Photo 10; there won't be ON1 Photo 11, there'll just … [Read more...] about Is ON1’s Photo RAW Good Enough to Switch?
ON1 Announces First New RAW Processor in Years: ON1 Photo RAW
The Future of RAW Photo Editing – Coming this fall – Includes support for over 800 cameras Portland, OR – April 26, 2016 – ON1, Inc. today announced ON1 Photo RAW, the first all-new RAW processor and non-destructive photo editor to be released in more than a decade. With modern code optimized for today’s super-megapixel cameras and high-performance computer graphics systems, Photo RAW will be the world’s fastest, most flexible, and easiest-to-use RAW processor and photo editor on the market when it is released this fall. The current class … [Read more...] about ON1 Announces First New RAW Processor in Years: ON1 Photo RAW
Instant Replay: Lightroom and Powerful Plugins
Plugins are external software tools that work with Lightroom to give you extra power for finishing your photographs. This episode of the Lightroom Hangout will show you how to use plugins with Lightroom and explore some of our favorites plugins. Nicolesy joins Rob Sylvan and Levi Sim. Hosted by: Rob Sylvan and Levi Sim Produced by: Rich Harrington and Photofocus.com https://youtu.be/okMBmpYYLdk … [Read more...] about Instant Replay: Lightroom and Powerful Plugins
Review: “The Mask” eBook and Video Tutorials for ON1 Photo 10
I recently had a chance to review a new ebook and video tutorials created by fellow Photofocus author, Nicole Young. "The Mask" is a 256 page eBook featuring in depth tutorials with step-by-step instructions on how to achieve perfect masking in ON1's Photo 10 software. The eBook is bundled with presets, full resolution practice files, and 18 video tutorials containing over 4 hours of in-depth masking demonstrations. The eBook: The Mask eBook comes in downloadable PDF format which can be uploaded to your tablet for reading on the go. It is … [Read more...] about Review: “The Mask” eBook and Video Tutorials for ON1 Photo 10
ON1 Photo 10 is Now Shipping
ON1 just released the newest version of their software, ON1 Photo 10. This version comes with a significant update to the user interface, making it much more sleek and refined, as well as some new additional features. Here's a highlight of some of the new features in the suite, and I'll be sharing more in the coming weeks on how I use this software in my own workflow. All new interface The interface was updated and really refined. Here's a look at each of the modules: New Export Window The export process has now been added to each module, … [Read more...] about ON1 Photo 10 is Now Shipping
ON1 Announces Version 10 — Coming October 2015
ON1 just announced their brand-new "ON1 Photo 10", scheduled to be released late October. I've had a chance to see this version up-close, and they have made some really great updates. The most noticeable is a brand-new graphics interface, along with some rearrangement of the panels and some behavior changes. It's a really great update and I am very excited to start working with it! They are taking pre-orders today, and have some pretty good offers to go along with it. Click here to take a look at some of their promotions. Here are some of the … [Read more...] about ON1 Announces Version 10 — Coming October 2015
Solution: Photoshop CC 2015 Missing Plugins
Like many, I installed Photoshop CC 2015. The installation went fine except none of my additional editing software Nik, onOne, Topaz, Tiffen, etc linked to CC 2015. On a deadline, I tried to fall back to Photoshop CC 2014 only to fine it was removed. I paused for a second and thought there is no way Adobe would leave me out to dry. Simple Solution I went to my Adobe directory and found my Adobe Photoshop CC 2014 folder. Inside it was the plugins subfolder. I copied the the Plugins folder plus a few extra files in the main folder. Said a … [Read more...] about Solution: Photoshop CC 2015 Missing Plugins
What’s New in on1 Perfect Effects 9.5
In this video I show the new and updated features inside of on1's Perfect Effects version 9.5. Here's what is covered: Luminosity Mask Line Mask Tool Double-click Chisel and Blur Tools Feather In and Out with Blur Tool Mask Contextual Menu "O" key to toggle mask preview Updates to Borders filter options Improvement to Temperature slider (now yellow, not orange) If you would like to learn more about Perfect Effects, please take a look at my full video course by clicking here. … [Read more...] about What’s New in on1 Perfect Effects 9.5
The New Luminosity Mask in on1 Suite 9.5
on1 (formerly onOne Software) just recently updated their software to version 9.5, giving it some boosts in functionality and processing speed. As many of you know, I'm a fan of on1 and have written several books and tutorials about the software, and I have also been using the new version while it has been in Beta. (BTW, this update is free for all current Suite 9 owners.) One of my favorite new features of the suite is their newly-added luminosity masks. Some of you may already be aware of how luminosity masks work inside of Photoshop, and … [Read more...] about The New Luminosity Mask in on1 Suite 9.5
Simple Portrait Processing in onOne’s Perfect Photo Suite
It's well-known that the Perfect Photo Suite is great for adding effects, replacing skies, and adding texture. But did you know that it is also a great place to process portraits? Here are a few methods you can use to process a portrait (or a group of portraits) in onOne's Perfect Photo Suite: Perfect Portrait One of the more obvious ways to edit a portrait is to use the Perfect Portrait module. Here's how it works: 1. First, open a photo into Perfect Portrait. You can do this through Lightroom (File > Plug-in Extras > Perfect … [Read more...] about Simple Portrait Processing in onOne’s Perfect Photo Suite
Q&A: onOne’s Perfect Photo Suite 9
A few months ago, I was in a hangout with Matt Kloskowski and Richard Harrington discussing some of the new features of onOne's Perfect Photo Suite 9 (click here to watch the replay). During the live broadcast, we had quite a few questions rolling in from the viewers, but we didn't have the time to answer all of them. So I thought I would put together some of those questions here for you on the blog! BTW, onOne has a free 30-day trial of their software ... click here to download it!Question: What makes onOne's Perfect Photo Suite 9 better than … [Read more...] about Q&A: onOne’s Perfect Photo Suite 9
FREE Preset Pack for onOne Software
The team here at Photofocus got together and created a HUGE free preset bundle for onOne's Perfect Photo Suite 9! To get your FREE download, pleas subscribe to our newsletter using the button below. Once you have confirmed your subscription, you will receive a link to download the file. Here's what you get: 24 Presets for Perfect Effects 8 Presets for Perfect B&W 4 Presets for Perfect Portrait Click an image to view larger and scroll through to view the before/after images from these presets: … [Read more...] about FREE Preset Pack for onOne Software
How to Create a Canvas Gallery Wrap
Editor's Note: This post completes our weeklong look at getting more from Perfect Photo Suite. We hope you try the free demo (it works for 30 days) and that you enjoy it. Our goal was to help you learn more about this product. Be sure to check out other articles about this great tool. A lot of photographers want to get their images printed on canvas. When this happens, you need to either leave a lot of pad at the edges, or better yet create a reflected edge so it can be wrapped around the wooden frame. This creates a pleasant border that … [Read more...] about How to Create a Canvas Gallery Wrap
Deep Red Lips…in Black & White
I get excited about black and white portraits, and it's amazing how much color they really hold. Each color in a portrait is translated into a tone of grey, and we can control those tones to affect the richness of the photograph. I'm pleased with the results I'm getting from Perfect Photo Suite 9, and it's made available some techniques I couldn't use before. The technique in this video hasn't worked for me in the past because the apps I've used for black and white have resulted in artifacts which look especially bad on skin. Give it a shot, … [Read more...] about Deep Red Lips…in Black & White
The Key to a Perfect Sport Portrait
Editor's Note: This week, we're focussing on onOne Software's Perfect Photo Suite. We've asked several Photofocus writers to each make a tutorial. We'll also have a free preset pack at the end of the week for you. The commercial grunge look is very popular with Sport Portraits. Enhancing the skin and removing blemishes before applying the grunge look is the key to a perfect portrait. These two videos will teach how to use onOne's Perfect Photo Suite's, Perfect Portrait and Perfect Effects to create a consistent, repeatable look that can be … [Read more...] about The Key to a Perfect Sport Portrait
Creating a Bleak Winter Day with Perfect Photo Suite
Editor's Note: This week, we're focussing on onOne Software's Perfect Photo Suite. We've asked several Photofocus writers to each make a tutorial. We'll also have a free preset pack at the end of the week for you. … [Read more...] about Creating a Bleak Winter Day with Perfect Photo Suite
Go In-Depth with Matt Kloskowski
We've featured Matt Klowskowski on our podcast and website a bunch of times. He's a great photo educator and landscape photographer. Matt's also the new guru over at Photofocus partner onOne Software. Matt has a special program kicking off to help photographers... it's called 12 Months with Matt Kloskowski. His goal is to offer exclusive video training, presets, and a moderated Flickr group. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Mrxrv2s5MA He's also thrown in an in-depth video sharing his approach to organizing photos in both Adobe Lightroom … [Read more...] about Go In-Depth with Matt Kloskowski
Creating Perfect Black and White Photographs with onOne
Editor's Note: This week, we're focussing on onOne Software's Perfect Photo Suite. We've asked several Photofocus writers to each make a tutorial. We'll also have a free preset pack at the end of the week for you. Black and white photographs let me express my vision. I often prefer then to color (here are three articles about making great black and whites both in camera and in post), and I make them in my camera as well as on the computer--heck, I even shoot black and white film. I often set my camera to monochrome and shoot RAW+JPEG, but … [Read more...] about Creating Perfect Black and White Photographs with onOne
Processing Food Photography Using Lightroom & onOne Software
Editor's Note: This week, we're focussing on onOne Software's Perfect Photo Suite. We've asked several Photofocus writers to each make a tutorial. We'll also have a free preset pack at the end of the week for you.In this onOne "Perfect Inspiration" video, I show how I process one of my food photograph's using Lightroom 5 and onOne's Perfect Effects 9. Click here to download the preset created in this tutorial. Be sure to head over to onOne's website to view more videos from other talented photographers! … [Read more...] about Processing Food Photography Using Lightroom & onOne Software
