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All in Post Processing
Creating gorgeous Fine Art looks has never been easier with Nik Color Efex 6 by DXO. Join me as I walk you through my editing process.
Creating High Contrast B&W images has never been easier with DXO Nik Silver Efex, I added depth to some images from a recent body sculpting studio shoot with dancer Alyson King
Some of the newer features in Photoshop have not perhaps been greeted with as much enthusiasm as they deserve. They are mostly overridden by the WOW of Generative Fill and Adobe Firefly. But one that really ticks a lot of boxes for me is the Delete and Fill Selection option. It just works.
Luminar Neo has come a long way in recent years. It is actually quite incredible what you can do with just a few tweaks and sliders. I took this grainy photo taken in low light and transformed it into some old-school, Hollywood-style photo with some Luminar magic, including the new Magic Light extension.
There are varying opinions on the subject, from no retouching at all, to so-called ‘overcooked’ to look fake. However, I personally feel that there is a happy medium to achieve natural and realistic magazine-style retouched photos. For anyone and everyone. But maybe that’s just my opinion.
With the latest update (V1.10.0), Luminar Neo has added Upscale which enables the user to upscale just about any photo.
Nik Collection by DxO, a powerful suite of photo editing plugins, has recently unveiled its latest update, packed with exciting new features and enhancements.
In the world of digital art and design, choosing the right tool can make a huge difference in the quality and efficiency of your work. The same goes for post-processing photographs. Two popular options are the traditional mouse and the more advanced pen display. While both tools have their advantages and disadvantages, understanding the differences between them can help you make the best decision for your needs.
one common issue with glassware photography is the presence of dust and scratches on the surface of the glass, which can detract from the overall image quality. It’s also the case when working with highly reflective surfaces.
As 2023 progresses, Capture One has been on a roll with its new releases and features. With more exciting tools on the way, photographers can expect even easier collaboration and the creation of amazing images. Let’s take a look at what Capture One has been up to lately and give you a sneak peek at what’s coming soon.
Colour grading is the process of adjusting and manipulating the colours in your photographs to achieve a certain look or mood.
There is a big hype about AI image editing software at the moment. Love it or hate it AI (artificial intelligence) is seeping into virtually every piece of software available. From strictly digital art creation to sky replacement and skin softening, it’s appearing and making our life easier as photographers. Or so they claim.
Capture One’s Keystone feature allows you to correct the perspective on your image, vertically, horizontally or both. It’s handy when your images are a little crooked.
Sure, it’s easy to remove small minor dust or sensor spots in Capture One. But what happens when it gets a little more complicated?
When it comes to removing distractions in your photos with Luminar Neo, you can head straight for the new Background Removal tool. But what if you just want to disguise the distraction and not remove it?
I have two photos that have areas I find quite distracting and I want to remove them or hide them in the images. I thought I would start with Lightroom Classic and then expand into other Software tools. There are some fabulous new tools in Adobe Lightroom Classic and some that were improved dramatically in the latest updates which happened since October 2022.
Let’s take it a step further and fine-tune adjustments to this tool in Luminar Neo, with the Refinements brush.
If you haven’t already seen the latest update with Radiant Photo, there have been some upgrades in the latest software offering. I installed the update and checked things out.
I’ve been using Capture One in the studio for quite a while now. The ease of live tethering and the Overlay tool are just a couple of the main reasons. But there is another very important one — Capture One Live. And the new update makes it even better.
You’ve probably been using your computer mouse or laptop trackpad for years to edit your photos. But did you know that there is another option for detailed edits and retouching your photos?
