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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/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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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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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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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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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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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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Just click here to get a full sized copy of the image – also see our LUT Studio here that has many ways of creating LUTs from other types of preset, including XMP, ACV and Gradients.
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ON 1 2026 Non-Destructive Local Adjustments & Masking Workflow Inter-Relationships ON1 2026 brings non-destructive editing and smart AI masking together, giving you a flexible, layered workflow. You can stack local adjustments as separate layers, each one with its own mask in charge. At the heart of it, AI tools like[…]
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https://youtu.be/Xq7IW1SziXI Summary Landscape photographers often encounter blue color casts in their outdoor photos, primarily due to natural elements like the sky or atmospheric conditions such as overcast, blue hour, or haze. These blue casts can detract from the image’s overall appeal. Solution Using ON1 Effects Scott Davenport’s approach involves utilizing[…]
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Key Objectives https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKg5tnTcmb0&t=220 To create a vibrant photo focus on enhancing colors and details. Use tools like ON1 Photo RAW’s Color Enhancer and Edit Color filters to boost specific colors. For a more dynamic look, incorporate dynamic contrast to bring out textures. Targeted adjustments, like using masks and layers, allow for precise control over[…]
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