https://youtu.be/mAi8zPw6OdU Summary Chris’ tutorial focuses on a manual photo editing technique in On1 Photo RAW 2026 that avoids the use of AI tools, emphasizing a more hands-on approach to connecting with the image. Chris demonstrates how to remove unwanted distractions using the Perfect Eraser tool, then proceeds to darken the[…]
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https://youtu.be/QPAk0OVuDdY Summary Chris explores the creative use of the Light Depth tool within Luminar Neo, focusing on enhancing an image of incense sticks inside a shop. Rather than providing a strict tutorial, the presenter experiments with the tool to demonstrate how it can simulate motivated lighting, adding depth and directional[…]
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Summary We review a newly developed open-source Lightroom clone called Rapid Raw, created by a hobbyist developer in just two weeks ! Very briefly – The app’s features, interface, and functionality, highlight its promising potential despite its early stage of development. Rapid Raw offers a simple, clean user interface with[…]
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Google is poised to revolutionize the world (possibly this week) of image generation and editing with the anticipated launch of the Nano Banana 2, reportedly codenamed GEMPIX2. This cutting-edge model is expected to be built on the advanced multimodal architecture of Gemini 3 Pro Image, marking a significant upgrade in[…]
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Unified AI Strategy & Vision Firefly Evolution Agentic AI & Assistants Key Partnerships Future of Creative Skills
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https://youtu.be/RAmsdsem2Nc Summary In this video, Jim admits he’s going overboard on the Light Depth feature introduced in the fall upgrade and provides an in-depth exploration of it as he feels it is the most significant and versatile addition to Neo as it allows users to apply lighting effects selectively based[…]
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plus ‘cheat sheet’ & video – https://youtu.be/QTjyBvE2f-g Summary In this detailed overview, Anthony Morganti explores the new features in Adobe Photoshop 2026, highlighting improvements in AI-powered tools and workflow enhancements. Key updates include enhanced subject selection and background removal, with an option to process images either locally or via Adobe’s[…]
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Summary Google AI Studio has recently been updated, offering powerful yet underutilized AI tools that are free to use. The video showcases five practical use cases within Google AI Studio, highlighting how users can build and customize AI-driven applications without coding, generate native speech and multi-speaker audio, create professional B-roll[…]
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Many people of all ages enjoy colouring in line art, you can create your own using AI by simply going to gemini.google.com, selecting one of your images (not too large) and typing, or copy / paste the following in ‘Ask Gemini’ Turn this image into a black and white line[…]
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We’ve swapped out the old ‘shire’ pages from our Bonnie Scotland menu for something better—a full, downloadable PDF guide. You can grab it right from our websites on this site here or on the Alness Photo site. This booklet is more than just a map. It’s your backstage pass to[…]
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https://youtu.be/sBJr_iawaQs Summary Chris introduces the newly released Affinity software by Canva, which replaces Affinity Photo and is now available for free with all previously paid features unlocked enabling Chris to demonstrate a seamless workflow between ON1 Photo RAW and Affinity, focusing on editing a single image. Starting in ON1, Chris[…]
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Alness disused gravel pit with the Autumn Colours beginning to show.Taken with my phone camera
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https://youtu.be/jxvzlb02Z7U Summary Affinity has released its biggest update yet, merging Affinity Photo, Designer, and Publisher into one unified app called Affinity. This new app is now free to use, marking a significant shift in its pricing model. However, advanced AI-powered features are accessible only via a Canva Pro subscription, reflecting[…]
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https://youtu.be/FcR0JvW6-T8 Summary In this video, Julianne Kost presents five new features in Adobe Camera Raw designed to enhance photo editing efficiency and quality. The automatic dust removal tool simplifies eliminating dust spots with visualization and batch processing options, including preset creation. The reflections removal feature is improved with a refined[…]
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https://youtu.be/rUVR8NKTmwg Summary This video provides an in-depth exploration of the upcoming Luminar Neo fall upgrade, focusing specifically on the new AI-based Restoration tool designed to bring old photos back to life. The tool offers three modes: full restoration (color and scratch removal), colorization only, and scratch removal only. Jim demonstrates[…]
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Adobe has made a bold and ingenious move by throwing open the doors to a wide range of creative possibilities. Rather than limiting users to their own AI tools, they’ve taken a refreshingly open approach. IF you are a Creative Cloud subscriber, you now have access to a comprehensive suite[…]
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Summary Adobe has launched Firefly Image 5, a significant upgrade to its AI-powered image generation platform, designed to enhance creativity for digital artists and content creators. This version introduces native 4-megapixel resolution, a substantial improvement over the previous 1-megapixel output, delivering higher-quality images with better detail and human model rendering.[…]
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https://youtu.be/Ccvwvj-BdSk Summary The video discusses the latest features introduced in Adobe Lightroom (desktop version, not Lightroom Classic) as part of the Adobe Max conference updates. The presenter highlights around ten new or improved functionalities designed to enhance photo editing efficiency and creativity. Key features include the new variance slider for[…]
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https://youtu.be/JGbvUOytwX0 Summary The video provides an overview of the new features introduced in Photoshop 2026, presented at the Adobe Max conference. Key highlights include the new “Harmonize” feature that adjusts colors and shadows of selected layers to blend more naturally with the rest of the image. Improvements in “Select Subject”[…]
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AI is quickly changing how we make Look-Up Tables (LUTs), and by 2026, it looks like anyone will be able to whip up a LUT from a reference image in no time. That sounds awesome, but there’s a lot more to it—especially if you’re working in Photoshop or ON1 Photo[…]
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https://youtu.be/dKXqg50v1sA Summary Julian Kost presents 15 new features in Lightroom Classic that enhance photo editing efficiency and quality. Key additions include automatic dust removal, improved reflection removal, and enhanced object detection that now includes shadows and reflections. New color adjustment tools, such as the point color variance slider, allow for[…]
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https://youtu.be/ZkcCU-R_nMo Summary This video focuses exclusively on the new “Light Depth” feature in the Luminar Neo fall upgrade. Jim highlights how this depth-based masking tool revolutionizes photo editing by allowing precise control over lighting adjustments, simulating a 3D light effect on 2D images. Unlike traditional linear or radial gradients, Light[…]
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https://youtu.be/FcR0JvW6-T8 Summary Julianne Cost presents five new features in Adobe Camera Raw designed to enhance photo editing efficiency and quality. The first feature, automatic dust removal, allows users to easily detect and eliminate dust spots using a visualization tool, with options to copy, paste, and save these corrections as presets.[…]
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https://youtu.be/YIvHSSOPgcY Summary In this video, Dan introduces new workspace customization features in ON1 Photo 2026, focusing on improving usability on smaller laptop screens. He highlights the challenge of limited space when using the histogram, masking, and layers panels simultaneously, which often restricts the visible area for editing controls. To address[…]
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https://youtu.be/QHgn7YL1KaQ Summary The video presents an enthusiastic overview of the upcoming fall upgrade to Luminar Neo, highlighting several new features designed to enhance photo editing workflows. The central focus is on the new Light Depth tool, a reimagined replacement for Relight AI, which provides powerful depth-based lighting adjustments that significantly[…]
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https://youtu.be/uRT2hvbxcw4 Summary This video presents the top five free online photo editors, ideal for users who prefer browser-based editing without downloading software like Photoshop. The editors reviewed vary from beginner-friendly to advanced tools with a range of features including basic adjustments, text addition, collage making, and graphic design elements. The[…]
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Our FREE in-house developed app used to create harmonious palettes for classic photo editing and web site design projects has had a small upgrade. Each of the 9 harmony panels (Monochromatic, Complementary, Split Complementary, Analogous, Triadic, Square, Tetradic, Desaturated, and Grayscale) now has its own download button as has the[…]
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Here are three excellent scenic drives through the The Trossachs (Scotland) — each with clear route, highlights and a risk-check. You can pick the one that suits how much time you have and how deep you want to go. You’ll find winding roads, lochs and forest views across The Trossachs;[…]
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https://youtu.be/IBADtmGhd3I Summary In this video, Scott Davenport explores the significant updates to masking tools in Photo RAW 2026, focusing on enhanced control and flexibility in creating complex masks. The new masking properties area allows photographers to add, subtract, and combine multiple mask layers easily, improving precision and editing efficiency. Scott[…]
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