Basic Editing Techniques
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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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 hours You can watch and rewatch as much as[…]
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Adobe’s update to Lightroom Classic version 15.3 introduces significant enhancements centered on Firefly AI integration and improved workflow efficiency. More on Firefly here from Julieanne Kost of Adobe. Lightroom Classic has officially shed its “slider-only” skin, becoming a cloud-connected AI powerhouse. In version 15.3, your creative vision is no longer tethered to a progress[…]
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Todd Dominey video https://youtu.be/BTe0JLe5g2Y Tony Kuyper website https://goodlight.us/ MVA = Median Value Adjustment This blog entry introduces a sophisticated method for refining image contrast by identifying the true tonal midpoint rather than relying on default software settings. Standard adjustment tools often assume a universal balance point, which frequently leads to unwanted darkening in low-key photos or[…]
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https://youtu.be/2WDnMKtmCeY The video tutorial by Julieanne Kost introduces the new features in Adobe Camera Raw 18.3, focusing on depth range masking, lens correction, and film-inspired presets. The provided text outlines the sophisticated updates introduced in Adobe Camera Raw 18.3, focusing on tools that refine both technical accuracy and creative expression. A[…]
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUN7fTyp3RI The camera rarely captures the soul of a landscape, often leaving you with RAW files that feel flat, noisy, or just a little off. To bridge this gap, Dylan from ON1 offers a streamlined path for a quick, simple, and huge transformation. In the Develop module, enable Brilliance AI to let the engine intelligently[…]
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Summary For many new photographers, the transition from “taking snapshots” to “pursuing photography” is often accompanied by the advice to shoot exclusively in RAW. The following report argues that beginners / novice photographers should prioritize high-quality JPEG files over the technically demanding RAW format and complex post-processing. Choosing high-quality JPEGs is a strategic decision that[…]
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https://youtu.be/tVCV0VmoZnw Julieanne Kost uses custom Lightroom Classic presets to speed up photo editing by automating complex masking tasks using presets for masking. Rather than manually selecting individual elements, these tools allow photographers to generate sets of masks for landscape and portrait photography with a single click. She explains the technical process of importing the files and[…]
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https://youtu.be/hpLJvxzefX0 Anthony Morganti details techniques for non-destructive photo editing using the ON1 Photo RAW 2026 software.He specifically highlights how Versions allow photographers to create multiple virtual copies of an image to explore alternative artistic directions without consuming extra disk space. Additionally, he explains how Snapshots function as internal bookmarks to capture incremental progress and specific milestones during a single editing session. That[…]
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TK Brush Pilot is a new plugin for Photoshop that helps to navigate the Photoshop Paintbrush tool. It allows brush opacity, hardness, and flow to be set using clickable buttons on a panel that can be docked with other Photoshop panels. If you forget what each button does, just pull[…]
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If Photoshop has ever felt: Inconsistent Slower than it should be Confusing in places you thought you understood Then this FREE Summit From February 23–27 is for YOU You’ll get FREE access to over 33 hours of training, taught in focused, easy-to-follow sessions. The Summit Begins in 2 DAYS, so don’t delay![…]
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The ON1 Photo RAW 2026 Outdoor Photography Conference, is a live, virtual event happening in 48 hrs February 23-25. Starts in Starts in 4 days • 02 hours • 51 minutes • 30 seconds at time of posting. This multi-day experience is built for outdoor photographers who want to get more confident, creative, and efficient with Photo RAW – across landscapes,[…]
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A comprehensive nine-step workflow designed to help novice photographers transform raw images into professional-looking results. The guide (in PDF) prioritises technical fundamentals, beginning with essential adjustments to exposure and dynamic range to ensure proper lighting balance. It then moves into compositional refinements such as cropping and sharpening, alongside artistic touches like colour grading and saturation control. While the[…]
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Lumatic LAB – Match – This is the first element in our collection of FREE apps designed to help amateur photo-editors add colour grading to their images without having to have expensive hardware or software. MATCH allows you to capture the colour grading of one image (the SOURCE) and apply[…]
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Tired of randomly cycling through blend modes, hoping for a happy accident? It’s time to stop guessing. These principles are the keys to unlocking the system, turning random chance into masterful intent. Download the Handbook here. The 5 Takeaways 1. Stop Memorizing, Start Understanding ! The key isn’t knowing every[…]
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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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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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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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Is here at https://imageeditor.online/ . It is really for those who would like to improve the looks of their phone or camera images but are not interested in learning complex editing techniques. The Free AI Image Editor is designed to make photo editing fast and easy, primarily by using text[…]
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Duotone, tritone, and quadtone techniques represent advanced tonal editing methods that transform an images’ grayscale values into a thoughtfully selected color palette. Of course many more colours could be used but that would detract from the powerful results that can be achieved leveraging the techniques to produce captivating visuals that[…]
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Of all the tools in a photographer’s digital darkroom, the histogram is arguably the most crucial for achieving technical excellence. Despite its intimidating, graph-like appearance, mastering it is the key to unlocking full control over exposure and tone. Simply put, a histogram is a graphical representation of the tonal values in[…]
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https://youtu.be/W8ICusRcGJI?list=PLxhX4-G2OWQdab7VxPoMUPveViGSMwTh8 Summary This video tutorial explores the bleach bypass filter in On1 Photo RAW, a powerful tool for enhancing photos with increased contrast and a cinematic look. The presenter begins with a desaturated, low-contrast image to demonstrate how the bleach bypass filter instantly adds depth and vibrancy. The filter mimics[…]
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https://youtu.be/RwkM0Loq85U Editing Workflow and Tools This video provides a comprehensive tutorial on how to efficiently edit images using On1 Photo RAW, focusing on simplicity and effectiveness without over-manipulating the photo. The instructor guides viewers through a step-by-step workflow, starting from basic exposure and tone adjustments, moving through color correction, lens[…]
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The HSL (Hue, Saturation, and Luminance) panel in Adobe Lightroom and many other editing applications, is one of the most powerful tools you have for fine-tuning the colors in your photos. While basic adjustments like contrast and vibrance apply globally, HSL lets you target and modify eight specific color ranges[…]
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https://youtu.be/L8IOvtbY0Lg Summary This video tutorial demonstrates how to use five powerful filters in Photo Raw to enhance and transform any type of photograph, including landscapes, wildlife, portraits, macro, and action shots. Discover the transformative power of Photo Raw’s five essential filters – Dynamic Contrast, Glow, Color Enhancer, Photo Filter, and[…]
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W73MmLTuJlw Summary In this tutorial, Matt K provides a detailed walkthrough on how to use Lightroom Classic’s masking tools to enhance and direct viewer attention in landscape photography emphasizing the importance of editing to highlight what drew the photographer’s eye when taking the shot, compensating for the camera’s inability to[…]
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https://youtu.be/Hnw0GPA7Oyg Summary In this tutorial, Dan, introduces the improved transform tool in On1 Photo RAW 2026, highlighting its enhanced capabilities for correcting perspective distortions in photos. The transform pane, integrated within the develop module, allows users to fix vertical and horizontal perspective issues, rotation, aspect ratio, and shear, all aimed[…]
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https://youtu.be/RYFGY1m6r8Y Summary In this tutorial, Chris walks us through a practical and easy-to-follow editing workflow using On1 Photo RAW. He starts with a dark, underexposed image and demonstrates how to enhance it step-by-step, focusing on tools like Brilliance AI, the Healing Brush, the Match Color tool, and the Vignette filter.[…]
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In the realm of photo editing, achieving precise control over color adjustments can elevate your work from ordinary to extraordinary. The key to unlocking this level of control lies in mastering the art of masking. By combining masking techniques with color adjustment tools, you can make targeted edits that surpass[…]
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Understanding the distinctions between “colour,” “hue,” “tint,” “shade,” and “tone” is crucial for anyone engaging seriously with photography. Although these terms are often used interchangeably in casual conversation, they possess precise meanings within colour theory. Colour serves as the broadest term, encompassing every hue, tint, tone, or shade perceivable by[…]
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