Mastering Curves
The following offers a guide to utilizing Curves image editing software such as Adobe, ON 1, Liminar and provides valuable background reading to our own Lumatic Labs Converter.
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The Essentials, Summarized.
ON1 – Fix Flat Landscape Photos Fast
mhttps://youtu.be/fvyP1GI8Yys The video provides a comprehensive guide on using ON1 Photo RAW 2026.4 to professionally refine dull images using autumn landscape photography as a start-point. It details a systematic workflow that begins with technical corrections, such as managing highlight clipping and adjusting tonal balance, before moving into creative enhancements. The supporting text explains how to[…]
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Luminar Neo V Adobe Lightroom
Given the relatively low cost of Luminar and the debate as to whether Adobe foresee hobbyists as a long term market sector to target; The video is extremely timely as it provides an in-depth comparison between Luminar Neo and Lightroom Classic, focusing on their features, differences, and workflows to help[…]
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Adobe – Out of the Hobbyist Market?
For decades, Adobe has reigned supreme as the creative industry’s gold standard, with iconic names like Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro synonymous with creative excellence. However, a growing chorus of hobbyists is raising a pressing question: can they still afford to be part of this world? The Subscription Squeeze[…]
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Sail Gharbh and Sail Gorm
Sàil Gharbh (Rough Heel)and Sàil Ghorm (Blue Heel) are two of the three prominent Corbett peaks on Quinag, a magnificent, wild mountain massif located in the Assynt region of Sutherland in the North-West Scottish Highlands.
Sàil Gharbh: At 808 meters (2,651 feet), this is the highest point on the Quinag massif. It features a steep, rock-strewn ridge leading to a summit cairn that provides panoramic 360-degree views of the surrounding peaks, including Suilven, Canisp, and Ben More Assynt.
Sàil Ghorm: Standing at 776 meters (2,546 feet), this is the most northerly of the three Quinag peaks. Its broad, grassy plateau is accessed via a ridge path that offers dramatic drops and spectacular coastal views—particularly toward the Kylesku Bridge.
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Restore Film Negatives using ON1 – DH
https://youtu.be/SYfJGaY0tf0 Wondering how to digitize film? The most efficient way to bring analog memories into a modern digital workflow is by combining high-speed smartphone capture with AI-driven restoration. Whether you have shoeboxes of old negatives or are a film enthusiast, mastering this transition ensures your photographic legacy is preserved with[…]
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Lightroom Virtual Summit 2026
*** Reminder 3 days to go *** The Lightroom Virtual Summit 2026 is happening June 1–5 — and you can attend 46 brand-new classes of world-class Lightroom training taught by 17 top instructors completely FREE. Here’s how your free pass works:and you can watch every class for free. Each class is available for 48[…]
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Masking Tools in Luminar Neo – JN
https://youtu.be/fAOkO3bJZa4 Jim’s tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to Luminar Neo’s masking capabilities, highlighting how targeted adjustments significantly improve image quality over global edits. He explores essential tools such as Light Depth, Gradient, and Luminosity masks, that allow photographers to isolate specific regions based on spatial distance, shape, or tonal values. Key emphasis is placed[…]
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Useful Links
We’ve jus added a page of those we consider to be very useful links. NOTE:: This IS NOT JUST A RANDOM random catch all in an attempt to get our pages higher in the Search Engines – it’s all about QUALITY. Although any Educator may cover more than one application,[…]
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ON1 Photo RAW 2026.4: Technical Report
Headline: [Report] ON1 Photo RAW 2026.4: Is the Move to Cloud Generative AI a Smart Business Move? Within 48 hours of its release, ON1 Photo RAW 2026.4 has signaled a pivotal shift in the company’s technical architecture and market positioning. A Senior Strategist in the space sees this update as[…]
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The Visible Artist
The book is a practical, honest guide for photographers and digital artists who are ready to share their work, grow a real audience, and get seen, both online and in person. The Author has made this book available to everyone on a pay-what-you-want basis. Because we believe it should be[…]
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LUTs Added
A number of LUTs have been added to the FREE Presets Page Metals – Brass, Chrome, Copper, Iron & Steel – solid colour overlays Plants – LUTs based on Parts of Plants There are 9 LUTs in the set. Fruit 1 – First in a series of ‘fruit’ based LUTs,[…]
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ON1 Photo RAW 2026.4 – A to Z
Restore AI & Home Module Top 4 Impactful Takeaways 1. The Home Module: The New Command Center The Home Module serves as the centralized hub that users encounter upon launching the application. It provides instant access to quick actions – such as opening photos, browsing folders, or importing from devices[…]
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Aiarty Image Enhancer – Sale
Aiarty Image Enhancer Anniversary Sale Precision Scaling and Generative Clarity: A Professional Case for Aiarty Image Enhancer For the professional photographer, the persistent challenge of image noise and pixelation can compromise high-end deliverables. Aiarty Image Enhancer addresses these industry pain points by moving beyond simple interpolation to a sophisticated generative[…]
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ON1 Photo RAW 2026.4 Released
The much heralded ON1 Photo RAW 2026.4 is available today as a free update for all 2026 owners, and it’s the biggest release of the 2026 cycle. The headline addition is Restore AI, a new module inside Photo RAW MAX that brings old, faded, or any damaged photo back to[…]
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Scotland’s Beauty
Landscape Photography is a powerful way to show off the Scotland’s beauty, but it could become its’ greatest threat. We have to remember that the internet is a two-edged sword. While we love sharing our passion, “instant connectivity” is putting our favourite photo locations at risk as can be seen along[…]
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Adobe ACR Refinements – JK
Julieanne Kost explores sophisticated software upgrades designed to improve the functionality of Camera Raw for digital photographers. The integration of AI-driven precision within Camera Raw (ACR) marks a significant evolution in the efficiency of modern post-processing, offering photographers a non-destructive workflow with unprecedented pixel-level fidelity. These enhancements represent a vital shift from[…]
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The Countryside Code
The Countryside Code provides an essential framework for respecting the British outdoors by balancing the needs of visitors, residents, and local workers. To ensure safety and harmony, the guide encourages guests to leave property as found, follow marked paths, and avoid obstructing access for others. It emphasizes protecting the natural environment by removing all litter, controlling pets[…]
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ON1 Restore AI – update
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh84vmev6zo ON 1 have released an update on Restore AI, a tool within the upcoming ON1 Photo RAW Max 2026.4 software designed to modernise aged or damaged photographs. The technology employs artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically repair physical wear, sharpen textures, and apply realistic colorization to monochromatic or faded images. Users can revitalise both vintage film scans and[…]
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Lumatic LAB – LUT Resampler (updated)
The primary purpose of the LUMATIC LAB Resampler is to enable a User to standardise the 3D LUTs they use by converting various cube sizes (such as 17³, 64³, and 65³) into a universally compatible format, most notably the 33³ Master Standard. Colour Grading is then no longer locked to[…]
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Site Maintenance
Our hosting platform have some planned maintenance this weekend. They are currently preparing a patch, to apply across their hosting platform once it is available. It is expected that the patch will be released this evening ( 08/05/2026. ) There may be a short interruption to our websites and, of[…]
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Lumatic LAB Colour Picker – update
We’ve made a small update to this little tool. It is similar to Adobe’s Photoshop Color Picker and has saved us quite a lot of time when creating and the website and documenting our apps. As with ALL our Apps it is FREE, SECURE, collects NO USER DATA, has minimal[…]
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Artistic AI
Not all AI attempts to deceive the viewer on Social Media in the following we render the same image as an Illustrata Art Photoshop Effect and in the style of Constable whose work is marked by dramatic, emotive skies and rural surroundings. We are using the Statue at Sligachan as[…]
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Nature Photography Code of Practice:
Behind every breathtaking wildlife image lies a silent pact between the creator and the natural world. While the aesthetic result is often celebrated, the true hallmark of a great photographer is the responsibility exercised behind the lens. The “Nature Photographers’ Code of Practice,” produced by the RPS Nature Group, helps[…]
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10 Photoshop Updates – JK
Julieanne Kost outlines ten significant enhancements to Adobe Photoshop aimed at streamlining creative workflows and improving image manipulation. She details advanced AI-powered tools designed for the automatic removal of distractions and reflections, alongside a new feature for adjusting the perspective of isolated objects. Significant updates to dynamic text allow for flexible placement along curved paths, while layer cleanup utilities help[…]
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Lumatic Lab – Image Sculptor
Image Sculptor – Professional Portability Without the Price Tag. Image Sculptor by Lumatic Lab is a free, privacy-focused web application designed for photography enthusiasts who require more creative control than basic editors offer without the complexity of professional software. It also helps in today’s economically challenged world by being optimized[…]
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Delay to ON 1 Restore AI
I wanted to share an update on Restore AI, an all-new module coming to Photo RAW MAX. We originally planned for a late April release, but it will be slightly delayed. Nobody likes delays, and we don’t take that lightly. We’re taking some extra time to refine the details to[…]
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LUMATIC LAB: Convert ACV to LUT (FREE) – Upgrade
Lumatic Lab has released this update (e.o.April 26) to the ACV Converter, a browser-based tool designed to translate Adobe curve files (.ACV) into standard 3D LUTs (.CUBE) with consistent, hardware-independent results. The application is aimed at photographers, editors and small creative teams who need a reliable way to move tonal[…]
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Comparative Analysis 5 Applications
This post outlines a comparative analysis by Anthony Morganti, demonstrating his photo editing workflow across five distinct software applications – Lightroom Classic, Luminar Neo, ON1 Photo RAW, PhotoLab 9, and Radiant Photo 2 to highlight their unique strengths and user interfaces. Each section details specific techniques for tonal adjustments, AI-assisted masking, and local enhancements while[…]
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Darktable Or Lightroom ?
Professional Power Without the Paywall With the direction that Adobe Lightroom is travelling in, many users are looking for an alternative. This is to introduce you to Darktable, a comprehensive open-source alternative to Adobe Lightroom. Darktable is a robust, full-featured project that rivals and often surpasses Adobe Lightroom in its depth of lighting[…]
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