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Luminar Essential Training

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

Learn how to use Luminar, the powerful and affordable image-editing software for Mac and Windows, to enhance and retouch photos.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
  • Windows and Mac requirements
  • Standalone or plugin?
  • A word about exercise files
1. Quick Start
  • Open the image and apply a preset
  • Fine-tune the preset filters
  • Crop the image
  • Save the document as a Luminar file
  • Export the completed image to your desktop
2. Master the Basics
  • A tour of the interface
  • Choose the right workspace for you
  • How filters and presets work together
  • Introduction to layers
  • Batch processing
  • Tap the power of the History popup
  • Interface tips and shortcuts
3. Noteworthy Filters
  • Accent-AI filter
  • Vignette filter
  • Sharpening filters
  • Softening filters
  • Denoise filter
  • RAW Develop
  • Color filters
  • Adjustable Gradient filter
  • Top & Bottom Lighting filter
  • Tone
  • Move and organize filters
4. Work with Layers
  • Create and configure adjustments layers
  • Use a brush for localized editing
  • Merge layers with a stamped layer
  • Use gradient and radial masks
  • Use an image layer to replace a sky
  • Use a duplicate layer to save time
5. Creative Techniques
  • LUT mapping
  • Use the Erase tool
  • Clone and stamp
  • Convert to black and white
  • Use toning filters
  • Warm up your tones
  • Reduce noise
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Derrick Story

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