https://youtu.be/ufs3RA1lXVM The Photo Filter in ON1 Effects digitally replicates traditional camera filters by simulating the look of old-school coloured glass filters, such as cooling gels or the 81A and 85 warming filters. While it mimics these physical tools, it enhances them through the flexibility of the digital environment, offering unlimited[…]
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https://youtu.be/7RdJ4UQiX_U Introduction Want to add dynamic motion to a static photo? Today’s newest filters achieve this with a principle first mathematically defined in foundational computer graphics research from Bell Laboratories over four decades ago. 1. That “New” Motion Filter is Built on 40-Year-Old Science 1.1. The Modern Tool ON1 Photo RAW[…]
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The traditional era of “meticulous brushing” is being replaced by a computational approach to photo editing. Using ON1 Photo RAW 2026 as a benchmark, the shift moves masking from manual labor to a logical, non-destructive workflow. Here is a summary of the five key pillars of this evolution: 1. Modular[…]
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https://youtu.be/xmwJ4i7u12o Summary This video tutorial demonstrates how to accelerate your photo editing workflow using AI tools in On1 Photo RAW 2026. The presenter highlights two primary AI features: Brilliance AI and Super Select AI. Brilliance AI automatically analyzes and enhances tone, color, and local adjustments without manual masking, saving significant[…]
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Black and white photography has a timeless power that color images often struggle to match. By stripping away the distraction of color, you allow the viewer to connect more deeply with the core elements of a photograph: its shapes, textures, and mood. The interplay of light and shadow becomes the[…]
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https://youtu.be/6Ealkbzfud0 Summary Julianne Kost provides 10 essential tips for efficiently using Photoshop’s painting tools, focusing on brush size, hardness, cursor options, tool switching, and advanced eraser functionalities. She explains how to quickly adjust brush attributes via keyboard shortcuts and HUD controls, customize cursor visibility for precision, and maintain brush settings[…]
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What is a LUT, really? At its simplest, a LUT (Look-Up Table) is like a translator for color. Imagine you have a specific shade of blue in your camera, but you want it to look like a moody teal from a cinema movie. A LUT is the instruction manual that[…]
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https://youtu.be/k3XpIPaFT4Y Summary This video tutorial demonstrates how to enhance landscape photographs with dull skies by using the Sky Swap AI feature in On1 Photo RAW. Dylan walks viewers through a simple process to replace boring, overcast skies with dramatic, stormy skies. Starting with basic image adjustments such as contrast and[…]
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For years, my photo editing workflow, like that of many photographers, had been a frustrating juggling act. I’d use Lightroom for organizing and basic RAW development, then round-trip to Photoshop for any serious layer-based work, and finally call on a handful of plugins for specific creative effects. Each step adds[…]
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https://youtu.be/ShiA_dkXhcs Summary Nikoruato, an Italian landscape photographer based near Venice, presents a comprehensive black and white post-processing tutorial using an Icelandic waterfall image. The tutorial focuses on utilizing the TK Grayscale plug-in and TK9 version 3 panel by Tony Kuyper to achieve fine art black and white conversions. Nikoruato demonstrates[…]
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Finding a signature style is a huge part of photography, but the tools—presets, filters, and Look-Up Tables (LUTs)—can get confusing. While they often get lumped together, LUTs are a different beast entirely. Borrowed from cinema, they are powerful engines for color grading, not just simple filters. Here are five truths[…]
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https://youtu.be/bMXJwZuzP14 Summary In this detailed tutorial, Julieanne Kost demonstrates how to create a complex composite image in Photoshop by combining traditional and new techniques. Starting with setting up a high-resolution Photoshop document, she imports photos as smart objects from Lightroom Classic to preserve quality and allow non-destructive editing. The tutorial[…]
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https://youtu.be/IlVVS2TJMsw Summary The video provides an in-depth tutorial on the Color Editor tool within On1 Photo Raw 2026. Chris explains how the Color Editor enables precise color adjustments by targeting a single color range in an image, differentiating it from the broader Color Mixer and Color Enhancer tools. Using a[…]
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https://youtu.be/cbE1KNd-CeM Summary In this video, Anthony Morganti explores the capabilities of the new generative model in the current Photoshop version, Gemini 3 Nano Banana Pro, focusing on its ability to restore old photographs. Unlike many AI restoration tools that alter facial features and distort the image’s authenticity, Nano Banana Pro[…]
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https://youtu.be/QtJksIbkJs0 Summary This video tutorial explores five advanced masking techniques in ON1 Photo RAW designed to enhance photo edits efficiently and professionally. It begins with feathering masks to soften edges for natural blending, especially when adjusting skies. The video then demonstrates how to save AI-generated subject masks as presets, allowing[…]
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Understanding tone and contrast is fundamental to creating compelling black and white photography, as these elements replace color to provide structure, mood, drama, and visual interest. The Enhancement Provided by Tone Tone refers to the lightness or darkness of an element, regardless of its original color. Black and white photographs rely purely on tone.[…]
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https://youtu.be/1C4-CIEFTcU Summary In this video, Anthony Morganti demonstrates two modern methods to remove chain link fences from images, a common issue when photographing animals at zoos. The first method involves using Photoshop’s updated Remove Tool with specific preference settings to target and remove wires and cables, which can sometimes work[…]
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WORKED EXAMPLE :: If you’ve ever spent hours trying to get the color just right on a photograph, you know the struggle. We see images every day with a distinct, professional mood – a cinematic warmth, a cool and modern edge, or a consistent aesthetic that ties an entire portfolio[…]
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For the full story download the pdf here. The Science of Perception Understanding video color begins with the three pillars of human perception: Hue (the color family), Saturation (the intensity), and Luminance (the brightness). While we see intuitively, digital cameras and displays operate on the RGB model, often compressing color[…]
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Introduction: The Quest for the Perfect “Look” We’ve all been there. You’re scrolling through your feed and you stop on a photo or a video clip that just feels different. The colors are rich, the mood is palpable, and the entire image has a polished, cinematic quality. You think, “I can do[…]
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Stop spending hours trying to achieve that perfect look! Our FREE creative resource pack is designed to transform your video and photo workflow instantly. What’s inside this treasure trove? Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, these free assets are built to save you time and elevate your[…]
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Mastering Light: The Soul of Your Photograph In photography, light is not just illumination; it is the raw material and the very soul of your image. Understanding and controlling it is the key to creating compelling compositions. This document gives a quick view of the issues a photographer should be[…]
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Summary Black-and-white photography is a timeless art form that demands more than simply removing color from images. The most common mistake photographers make is relying on color contrast rather than understanding and leveraging luminosity—the true foundation of compelling monochrome images. Without color, the importance shifts to shapes, light, shadow, and[…]
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Many photographers experience the frustration of a beautiful scene resulting in a flat or messy photo. This disconnect is often due to poor composition, the art of guiding the viewer’s eye through the frame. Moving beyond the foundational “Big Three” rules (focal point, leading lines, and framing), this article offers[…]
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A side splash in Fairy Glen on the Black Isle near Rosemarkie. It’s only there after some heavy rain and if you time it right, around midday, and the sun’s shining you may see the ‘rainbow’.
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If you’ve spent time building colour palettes or managing design assets, you probably have piles of colour data sitting in .csv, .xlsx, .ods, or even plain .txt files. These formats are great for storage and sorting, but not so great when you want to move into the world of color grading and cinematic effects.[…]
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