Luminar Neo: Basic RAW development and cropping

All demos from “Luminar Neo awesome editing: does it beat Lightroom?”

1. 1:581:45Basic RAW development and croppingCurrentThe creator demonstrates adjusting exposure, highlights, shadows, and sharpening on a RAW file, followed by using the crop tool to level the horizon.Luminar Neo· AI Photo Editor
2. 3:510:41AI Image Enhancement with Accent AIThe video shows the 'Enhance AI' tool in Luminar Neo, specifically using the Accent slider to automatically balance exposure between the sky and foreground.Luminar Neo· AI Image/Photo Enhancer
3. 7:031:14Landscape editing with Structure AIThe demo illustrates using the Structure AI tool to add clarity and texture to a landscape photo, comparing the results to Lightroom's clarity slider.Luminar Neo· AI Image/Photo Enhancer
4. 9:281:52Automatic Sky ReplacementThe creator demonstrates Luminar Neo's Sky AI to automatically replace a dull sky with a new cloud selection, including adjustments for orientation, relighting, and warmth.Luminar Neo· AI Inpainting
5. 13:111:09Applying the Orton Effect for soft glowThe demo shows how to use the Glow tool and Orton effect to create a soft, high-contrast look on a portrait while maintaining sharpness.Luminar Neo· AI Photo Filter
6. 14:562:05Portrait retouching with Face and Skin AIThe video demonstrates AI-powered portrait tools including Face Light, Eye Enhancer, and Skin Smoothing to remove imperfections and brighten features.Luminar Neo· AI Image/Photo Enhancer
7. 18:101:58Using Layers and Blending ModesThe creator shows how to add a new layer (light leak) over a photo, adjust its opacity, change blending modes, and apply a Gaussian blur to the specific layer.Luminar Neo· AI Photo Editor
8. 20:131:26Synchronizing edit settings across photosThe demo shows how to copy and paste edit settings from one portrait to another to maintain a consistent look across a series of shots.Luminar Neo· AI Photo Editor
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1. 5:470:39Adjusting HSL and subject-aware vignettingThe creator uses the Color tool to target specific HSL values for a bird's bill and applies a vignette using a subject-placement indicator.Chiara Talia - Wildlife Photography
2. 10:270:52Creative color isolation using AI maskingThe creator demonstrates a creative 'fine art' look by using Object Select AI to mask a bird, inverting the mask, and desaturating the entire background while keeping the subject in color.Chiara Talia - Wildlife Photography
3. 0:521:46Manage and sync folders in Luminar NeoThe creator demonstrates how Luminar Neo maps physical computer folders to its catalog, showing how renaming or moving folders on the hard drive is instantly mirrored in the software.Mark McGee Photos
4. 16:560:36Edit photos using AI AssistantA demonstration of the AI Assistant where the user types natural language prompts like 'make this photo look like a vintage Fujifilm camera' to generate edit versions.Mark McGee Photos
5. 8:003:26Localized exposure adjustments using maskingThe creator shows how to use a brush mask to apply a second instance of the Develop tool to specific areas of a waterfall and rocks.Anthony Turnham
6. 12:423:32Adding and removing detail with Structure AIDemonstration of using Structure AI with positive values to sharpen rocks and negative values to soften distracting foliage via brush masking.Anthony Turnham
7. 20:482:31Changing water color with Water Enhancer AIA demonstration of the Water Enhancer AI tool to shift murky green water toward a turquoise hue while refining the mask to exclude the waterfall.Anthony Turnham
8. 25:551:26Fine-tuning colors with HSL slidersThe creator demonstrates using the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Luminance) panel to darken green leaves specifically so the waterfall stands out more.Anthony Turnham
9. 28:511:17Applying a Radial Gradient mask for color popA demonstration of using the Radial Gradient tool to apply a saturation boost in a localized, tapered circle around the main subject.Anthony Turnham
10. 31:132:05Blending edits using Layer OpacityThe creator shows how to add the original photo as a new layer and adjust its opacity to pull back an over-processed edit for a more natural look.Anthony Turnham
11. 4:102:36Blending exposures with layers and linear gradientsThe video shows how to duplicate layers in Luminar Neo to process the sky and foreground separately, using a linear gradient mask for a smooth transition.Anthony Turnham
12. 9:203:21Sculpting light and contrast using Curves and Brush masksA demonstration of using the Curves tool to create an S-curve for contrast and then painting the effect into specific areas like mountains and water using a soft brush.Anthony Turnham