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https://youtu.be/A4iFpVk1OGI This tutorial by Anthony Morganti (AM) provides a comprehensive guide to layer masking and compositing within ON1 Photo RAW 2026. AM emphasizes a workflow-first approach, suggesting that users establish their desired final orientation and background before introducing a subject. By utilising automated background removal alongside manual refinement tools, photographers can achieve a realistic blend between different[…]
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https://youtu.be/A4iFpVk1OGI see also https://www.anthonymorganti.com/blog/the-new-layer-masking-in-on1-photo-raw 1. The “Orientation First” Rule The cornerstone of a professional workflow is establishing your canvas before a single mask is drawn. You must decide on your final format—horizontal or vertical—and open that background file first to set the project’s dimensions. Pro Tip: Always hold the Shift[…]
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https://youtu.be/-T5RVvMLUTs – Jesus Ramirez For decades, digital artists have lived and died by the “perspective wall.” We have all found that perfect stock asset—a vintage car or a high-fashion model—only to realize the camera angle is just five degrees off from our background plate. Historically, this mismatch meant hours of[…]
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Black and white (B&W) photography is widely regarded as the foundation of the art form, possessing an enduring and distinguished quality. Producing a superb B&W image often requires more skill than its color equivalent, demanding that the photographer learn to recognize tone, shape, light, and shadow. A properly crafted monochromatic[…]
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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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A QUICK UPDATE – we have joined forces with our sister site Alnessphoto to develop the Lumatic Lab, that will be a FREE, browser-based platform designed to simplify the complex world of photo editing by providing universal portability for visual adjustments. By utilizing AI technology, the application translates software-specific files—such as XMP, ACV, and GRD—into standardized Look-Up Tables (LUTs) that function[…]
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Summary: ON1 Photo RAW 2026.3 Update ON1 has released a free update (2026.3) for Photo RAW 2026, focusing on core performance, organization, and AI refinements to solidify its position as a Lightroom alternative. Key Improvements: Availability: The update is free for all existing Photo RAW 2026 users. New users can purchase[…]
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A Workflow You Can Trust — On Any ImageON1 Plus Members: Use code PLUSMEM for 20% Off! → Most photographers don’t need more software tools. They need clear guidance on how to best use what they have. The new Perfect Workflow Photo Kit by Anthony Morganti shows you how to move through[…]
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https://youtu.be/9aeuYeFtO-w Recent Adobe Lightroom updates have introduced generative AI features powered by Firefly, allowing users to create video or edit images through a web-based interface. While Lightroom Classic received minor performance boosts for assisted culling and new support for WEBP files, the cloud-based version added a generative upscale tool utilising Topaz technology. This upscaling feature requires Adobe credits, leading to criticisms regarding[…]
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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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https://youtu.be/Gcb7u187enk The video explains how to use gradient masks within On1 Photo RAW 2026 to repair overexposed highlights in landscape photography. By choosing local adjustments over global changes, photographers can successfully restore lost detail in blown-out skies without unintentionally darkening the foreground. The tutorial details specific techniques for positioning and feathering masks, while using clipping warnings to monitor image data. Furthermore, it describes how[…]
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Many black-and-white photographs appear dull. This staff article offers professional techniques to inject visual impact into monochrome work. Whilst the document and graphic mention Adobe products, the techniques and issues are applicable to most photo editing applications. It highlights the fundamental mistake of relying on colour contrast rather than luminance, explaining that successful images require a deep[…]
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https://youtu.be/-OuVMXKHqb0 Headline : Great landscape edits aren’t about heavy effects—they’re about subtle, deliberate choices that amplify mood while keeping the scene believable. Professional-looking landscape photos come from restraint, not slider gymnastics. The goal is to turn a flat RAW file into something emotional and atmospheric without losing realism. Most of[…]
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Are the days of the “subscription tax” for essential photo editing software over ? A perennial question that will not go away. Hopefully the following will give you some pointers. The Surprising Redemption of Microsoft Paint Once relegated to the status of a low-fidelity meme, Microsoft Paint has staged a[…]
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Your Creative Workflow No Longer Requires a Monthly Bill For too long, digital creators have been forced to pay a perpetual rent on their own creativity. This “subscription tax” turned essential software into a recurring liability, locking professional-grade results behind a paywall that never expires. The landscape has undergone a[…]
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https://youtu.be/xmwJ4i7u12o To achieve professional results, photographers should utilize AI tools to handle the initial “heavy lifting” of image development, while reserving manual techniques for fine-tuning, creative styling, and precise retouching. Start with AI for Global and Local Foundations The workflow begins by using AI automation to establish a polished base[…]
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The rapid expansion of generative AI is fundamentally altering the creative industries, offering powerful tools for automated content production while triggering significant ethical and legal debates. Professional designers and photographers are increasingly looking to streamline workflows, yet many face substantial income loss and concerns regarding artistic authenticity. Current research highlights the emergence of prompt engineering as a vital skill, though achieving[…]
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Introduction The 2026 updates to Adobe Photoshop significantly expand traditional image editing capabilities by integrating advanced AI models directly into standard retouching workflows, introducing non-destructive adjustment layers previously reserved for raw processing, and automating complex compositing tasks. These features are designed to streamline professional workflows, offering greater precision and control[…]
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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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Stop drowning in thousands of RAW files – replace operational chaos with intentional systems. The Invisible Infrastructure – Over 60% of clients cannot distinguish AI-assisted edits from manual work so value shifts from labour to creative oversight and timing where AI is used to handle the repetitive stages like culling,[…]
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Headline takeaway:Cinematic color isn’t “magic” or taste alone—it’s math. ChromeLUT+ shows that the movie look can be replicated by statistically matching color distributions, making high-end grading accessible to anyone. It’s available on our FREE AI Resources page. Summary Try the App out at IT’S FREE !
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https://youtu.be/PILEl15awTI The following builds on our previous post to provide a higher level overview of the tutorial for On1 Photo RAW 2026 that focuses on the depth lighting filter, a tool designed to fix backlit portraits by separating the foreground from the background. This feature allows editors to selectively brighten the subject and adjust colour temperature for a[…]
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https://youtu.be/O_W8NDNu75s In his video, Anthony Morganti introduces and demonstrates Topaz Labs Sharpen integrated into Photoshop. This tool uses Adobe’s generative AI technology but requires premium generative credits to operate. Anthony explains how the tool works, its credit cost based on image size, practical usage tips, and compares it with traditional sharpening techniques[…]
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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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https://youtu.be/IFfVp6FE35o Introduction and Context Anthony Morganti introduces his video by highlighting the recent addition of an AI assistant feature in Skylum Software’s Luminar Neo. He briefly mentions that he has created a free mini-course on Luminar Neo, which viewers can download from his website, with a link provided in the[…]
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Frustrated by Adobe’s constant price hikes and AI training concerns? The search for a subscription-free alternative is heating up, and ON1 PhotoRAW 2026 has emerged as a major contender. 1. It’s a Full Workflow Overhaul, Not Just New Filters Analysis for Professionals: Integrations reduce “app jumping” and workflow friction. This saves[…]
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https://youtu.be/QtJksIbkJs0 Summary This video tutorial explores five advanced masking techniques in ON1 Photo RAW designed to enhance photo edits efficiently and professionally. It begins with feathering masks to soften edges for natural blending, especially when adjusting skies. The video then demonstrates how to save AI-generated subject masks as presets, allowing[…]
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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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