Luminar Neo
Quick Start Guide
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Catalog Presets Edit Extras Export
Tools Edits
Layer Properties
AI
Crop
Image Quality
AI
Noiseless
AI
Supersharp
Essentials
Develop
AI
Enhance
Erase
AI
Structure
Color
Black & White
Details
“You don't take a photograph, you make it.
Denoise
Vignette
Ansel Adams
Landscape
AI
Sky
Sunrays
A Note on Personal Style
Light, Detail, Color - My Approach to Editing
Let 's talk about the light
Adjusting Light - How I Start Every Edit
Use Supercontrast second. It really helps you refine the distribution of light in the image. This video outlines how
I use Develop and Supercontrast to start every edit.
Watch the details
Top tools: Structure Al, Details
Color
Editing Color at Sunset
Global vs Local Edits
What Is Masking? Types of Masks in Luminar Neo
NOTE: When you add a mask to your image, you will see a red
overlay on your image which shows where the mask is being
applied. This is a visual aid which is really helpful for ensuring your
mask is in the right place. It can help guide you to accurately add
the mask into the right places.
Where is the Masking in Luminar Neo?
NOTE: There are a few tools that do not support masking, for various reasons. They are: Develop Raw, Vignette, Portrait Bokeh, Dodge & Burn, Clone, and Erase.
Brush Mask
Linear Gradient Mask
Radial Gradient Mask
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Mask
Luminosity Masks
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Object Select AI
Color Range Masks
Mask Actions
A Few Things to Know About Masks
Keyboard Shortcuts for Masking
Masking Keyboard Shortcuts - Mac Masking Keyboard Shortcuts - PC
Cmd + I Invert the mask Cmd + I Invert the mask
Cmd + Delete Clear the mask Cmd + Delete Clear the mask
[ (left bracket key) Decrease brush size [ (left bracket key) Decrease brush size
] (right bracket key) Increase brush size ] (right bracket key) Increase brush size
Shift + [ (left bracket key) Decrease brush softness Shift + [ (left bracket key) Decrease brush softness
Shift + ] (right bracket key) Increase brush softness Shift + ] (right bracket key) Increase brush softness
X Toggle Brush/Erase modes X Toggle Brush/Erase modes
How to Not Overdo It
To Recap - My Full Luminar Neo Editing Approach
I offer a Masking Masterclass for Luminar Neo, if you are interested. You can find it here: luminar neo masking masterclass
Ok, let’s dive into my editing workflow in Luminar Neo!
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4 I will often then use Structure AI a 2nd time, to smooth out areas like skies and water. Again, this is done via masks.
NOTE: The Blur tool can be used instead. Watch this video to see that in action: youtube.com/watch
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That’s a full summary of my workflow and editing approach. There are times when I deviate from this slightly, but generally that is what I do. Of course, every image is different
but this is a comprehensive outline of my workflow. Hope that helps my friends!
Video Resources
General editing: Color:
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Light:
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Catalog Presets Edit Extras Export
Tools Edits
Layer Properties
AI
Crop
Image Quality
THANK YOU!
AI
Noiseless
AI
Supersharp
Essentials
I make weekly tutorials on Youtube, so if you are interested in seeing me edit Develop
new photos every week, check out my page here: youtube.com/jimnix
AI
Enhance
If you have specific questions about Luminar Neo, be sure and Erase
check out their very helpful manual: manual.skylum.com
AI
Structure
Color
Black & White
Details
Denoise
Vignette
Landscape
AI
Sky
Sunrays
