Brightening reflections shouldn’t ruin your entire landscape. If global sliders leave your images flat, mastering localized highlights in On1 Photo RAW offers professional glow with expert precision and surprising ease.
Techniques Transcend Software
Core editing principles are universal. Adapting Lightroom methods to On1 Photo RAW builds a versatile, software-agnostic professional skill set.
The Power of “Lazy” Precision
Combining “Intersect” brush mode with an Illuminance Range Mask enables fast, imprecise brushing that yields perfect, professional results. This allows loose, ‘lazy’ brush strokes because the intersect mode automatically excludes areas outside the luminosity mask.
Exposure is Your Primary Sculpting Tool
Use exposure as your primary driver to accentuate reflections, utilizing the highlights slider only for surgical tonal fine-tuning.
Advanced Color-Based Protection
Subtract specific color ranges from masks to achieve the surgical control necessary for protecting foliage in complex landscape edits.
The “O” Key Reality Check
Use the “O” key grayscale overlay to visualize masks. Grounding edits in visual data eliminates guesswork for professional grading.
Conclusion These non-destructive, layered masking techniques offer unmatched control over localized light. Let these precision tools change the way you approach lighting and reflections during your next post-production session.