Virtual Summit 8 update
Every class in PROJECT PHOTOSHOP is project-based. Instead of simply demonstrating a collection of tools and techniques, our instructors will take you through a complete creative project from start to finish.
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Photoshop Virtual Summit 8:
PROJECT PHOTOSHOP! If you’ve joined one of the Virtual Summits before, this one is going to be a little different. This time, it’s all about learning by doing. Dates: September 14 – 18, 2026 Every class in PROJECT PHOTOSHOP is project-based. Instead of simply demonstrating a collection of tools and techniques, our[…]
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Evolution at Luminar
Skylum is consolidating its software by rebranding its primary editor simply as Luminar, aiming to create a unified ecosystem across desktop and mobile platforms.
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20 Post- Processing Mistakes
Post-processing is where an image gets refined – or completely ruined by heavy-handed adjustments. Here are the top 20 post-processing mistakes grouped logically into workflow categories, along with their root causes and visual impacts on your final images.
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B & W Lite
B & W Lite is a streamlined, offline image processing FOUNDATION tool designed to help beginners understand how to convert photographs into monochrome masterpieces using a precise, unified transformation engine.
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LumaticLAB – Image Analyst – Update See What Your Eyes Miss
Image Analyst is a FREE browser-based diagnostic tool designed by LumaticLAB to help photographers identify technical flaws without altering the original file. The software functions as a non-destructive monitor, providing objective data on issues like tonal distribution, colour gamut, and lens aberrations allowing YOU to make informed creative decisions with confidence. Use it on its[…]
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Photoshop v2027.6 – 20 tips & Strategic Guide for Newcomers
Photoshop success in 2026 requires a hybrid approach. Master the new AI-driven capabilities to remain competitive in speed, but anchor those tools in ACE-level foundations – non-destructive smart objects, precise masking, and 8-bit/16-bit awareness – to ensure your output is professional, relevant, and ready for publication.
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Image Analyst: See What Your Eyes Miss
Every photograph hides information your eye glosses over. A sky that looks smooth is quietly banding into steps. A highlight you thought was bright is actually clipped, its detail gone for good. A corner of the frame is pulling attention away from your subject without you noticing. Image Analyst is[…]
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ON1 Photo RAW 2026.4
The text identifies significant updates introduced in on1 Photo RAW 2026.4, with a specific focus on the capabilities and limitations of its new Restore AI tool.
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ON1 Intersect Masking – SD
ON 1 Intersect Masking Mode is a game-changer for dodging and burning. Isolating tonal ranges through luminosity masks. Brushing maintains tonal integrity, helps prevent halos and color bleeding while significantly reducing manual effort.
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Beginners Exercises – Mobile Phones
SEEING THE EVERYDAY provides a comprehensive collection of creative exercises and technical tutorials designed to help novice, or practiced, cell (mobile) phone photographers overcome artistic ruts and enhance their skills. The material suggest practical “jump-starts”, such as shooting with a single focal length, limiting shot counts, or capturing two dozen unique images from[…]
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LR Classic 15.4 – JK
Julieanne Kost talks about Adobe’s Lightroom Classic 15.4 update that introduces a suite of AI-driven enhancements designed to streamline photographic workflows and improve editing precision. She highlights key elements in the release, discussing refined masking capabilities and assisted culling tools that use intelligent scoring to evaluate subject focus and facial expressions. The software now includes a robust duplicate detection[…]
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Monotone Master Sculptor – updated
The Monotone Master Sculptor has a 4-stage workflow that can be summarised as Load, Build, Sculpt, and Export. Here is how you use each stage to edit your photos: Stage 1: Load (Input) Stage 2: Build the Foundation Stage 3: Sculpt theTones This stage involves manipulating light, contrast, and chemical[…]
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Luminar – Brighten Dark Photos
Jim Nix explores Techniques to Brighten Dark Photos Protecting your highlights shouldn’t mean burying your subject in the dark. While underexposing to save detail is a smart capture strategy, a simple global exposure boost is a blunt fix that often destroys the mood; professional results require a nuanced, selective approach[…]
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Stunning Macros in ON1
Capturing professional macro detail is challenging, but ON1 Photo RAW 2026.4 transforms workflows with surgical precision. These intelligent tools allow photographers to enhance intricate textures and atmospheric mood with ease.
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Lumatic Lab Image Sculptor (update)
Lumatic Lab – Image Sculptor – whilst not being aimed at professional photo-editors and colourists, the app has many of the features Users need to complete their work. The app is continually being updated and more features will be added as further functionality is made available to web browsers
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Mastering Curves
The following offers a guide to utilizing Curves image editing software such as Adobe, ON 1, Liminar and provides valuable background reading to our own Lumatic Labs Converter.
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ON1 – Fix Flat Landscape Photos Fast
https://youtu.be/fvyP1GI8Yys The video provides a comprehensive guide on using ON1 Photo RAW 2026.4 to professionally refine dull images using autumn landscape photography as a start-point. It details a systematic workflow that begins with technical corrections, such as managing highlight clipping and adjusting tonal balance, before moving into creative enhancements. The supporting text explains how to[…]
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Luminar Neo V Adobe Lightroom
Given the relatively low cost of Luminar and the debate as to whether Adobe foresee hobbyists as a long term market sector to target; The video is extremely timely as it provides an in-depth comparison between Luminar Neo and Lightroom Classic, focusing on their features, differences, and workflows to help[…]
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Beyond Black and White
When you strip away vibrant hues, something magical happens. A monochrome image forces our brain to see striking structural elements it might completely overlook in a color image. Many modern photographers treat monochrome as a quick safety net to save a poorly executed color frame—but nothing could be further from[…]
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Masking Tools in Luminar Neo – JN
https://youtu.be/fAOkO3bJZa4 Jim’s tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to Luminar Neo’s masking capabilities, highlighting how targeted adjustments significantly improve image quality over global edits. He explores essential tools such as Light Depth, Gradient, and Luminosity masks, that allow photographers to isolate specific regions based on spatial distance, shape, or tonal values. Key emphasis is placed[…]
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ON1 Photo RAW 2026.4: Technical Report
Headline: [Report] ON1 Photo RAW 2026.4: Is the Move to Cloud Generative AI a Smart Business Move? Within 48 hours of its release, ON1 Photo RAW 2026.4 has signaled a pivotal shift in the company’s technical architecture and market positioning. A Senior Strategist in the space sees this update as[…]
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The Visible Artist
The book is a practical, honest guide for photographers and digital artists who are ready to share their work, grow a real audience, and get seen, both online and in person. The Author has made this book available to everyone on a pay-what-you-want basis. Because we believe it should be[…]
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ON1 Photo RAW 2026.4 – A to Z
Restore AI & Home Module Top 4 Impactful Takeaways 1. The Home Module: The New Command Center The Home Module serves as the centralized hub that users encounter upon launching the application. It provides instant access to quick actions – such as opening photos, browsing folders, or importing from devices[…]
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Lumatic Lab – Image Sculptor
Image Sculptor – Professional Portability Without the Price Tag. Image Sculptor by Lumatic Lab is a free, privacy-focused web application designed for photography enthusiasts who require more creative control than basic editors offer without the complexity of professional software. It also helps in today’s economically challenged world by being optimized[…]
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Springtime Landscape Edit – ON1 tips – DK
https://youtu.be/O5Z7Ivzs0GY This tutorial and notes provide expert advice for enhancing spring landscape photographs using ON1 2026. The guide outlines how to use the Color Enhancer tool to isolate and brighten specific hues, ensuring that vibrant seasonal tones truly stand out. It also suggests applying a glow filter to introduce a soft, ethereal contrast that elevates the overall[…]
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Global Contrast Using MVA- TK/TD
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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ON 1 Where Next ?
ON1 Release Here. Summary The photography industry is currently mired in “subscription fatigue,” with professionals tethered to mandatory monthly overhead for tools they no longer truly own. ON1 is countering this trend by architecting a workflow that prioritizes stability and predictability without sacrificing technical evolution. AI Power Without the Monthly[…]
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From Flat to Phenomenal – DK
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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Using Adobe Firefly to streamline workflows. – JK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wi199MG-FdA The video tutorial by Julieanne Kost provides a comprehensive overview of Adobe Firefly’s capabilities to enhance creativity and streamline workflows through its Boards feature. Starting from the Firefly homepage, users can create boards to upload and organize images, enabling a dynamic workspace for creative projects. The tutorial demonstrates how[…]
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