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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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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Adobe update Lightroom Classic to v15.3

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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ACR 18.3 New Features – JK

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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LR Classic – Multiple masks in 1 click – JK

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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Clarity, Dehaze and Grain in Photoshop – JK

https://youtu.be/YaTBt6nLOd0 The introduction of Clarity, Dehaze, and Grain as dedicated adjustment layers significantly enhances non-destructive workflows by removing the need for complex workarounds like Smart Objects and offering superior integration into the layer stack. Elimination of Smart Object Requirements Unlike traditional filters or the previous method of applying these effects via[…]

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 AI status icon in LR Classic

https://youtu.be/OZ4BSDXrRH8 In her tutorial, Julieanne Kost introduces the AI status icon in Lightroom Classic, a feature designed to alert photographers when edits are applied in a suboptimal sequence. To avoid the time-consuming process of manually updating calculations, she recommends a specific workflow order starting with Denoise, followed by distraction removal and Generative AI tools. This structured approach ensures that[…]

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Painting with Photoshop -JK

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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A Surreal Composite

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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Assisted Culling & Auto Stacking in LR Classic – JK

https://youtu.be/F5yy-XpLXOs Summary Julianne Kost introduces the new early access features in Lightroom Classic: assisted calling and auto stacking, designed to enhance productivity during photo import and organization. Assisted culling uses AI models to analyze portraits, automatically filtering images based on criteria like subject sharpness and eye focus. Users can adjust[…]

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New Features in LR Classic (v15) – JK

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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