Luminar Neo: Applying the Orton Effect for soft glow
Luminar NeoDemo summary
The demo shows how to use the Glow tool and Orton effect to create a soft, high-contrast look on a portrait while maintaining sharpness.
Step-by-step
- Open the Glow tool
- Select the Orton effect from the type dropdown
- Adjust the Amount slider to apply the softness
- Adjust the Brightness slider to control the exposure of the glow
- Use the Warmth slider to shift the glow color between warm and cool tones
Options
- Soft focus glow
- Orton effect
- Orton effect Soft
Tips
- Double-click any slider to return it to its default position
- Pull the brightness down if the Orton effect is over-brightening the image
Highlights
“So far so good”
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