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Luminar Neo: Enhancing image pop and structure with AI

Luminar NeoTry it →Watch full video →Chiara Talia - Wildlife Photography ·

Demo summary

The demo shows how to use Enhance AI's accent slider for exposure and color pop, followed by Structure AI with manual brush masking to sharpen specific details on a bird.

Step-by-step

  1. Open the Enhance AI tool
  2. Adjust the Accent slider to increase exposure and color pop
  3. Open the Structure AI tool and increase the Amount slider
  4. Click on Masking within the Structure AI tool
  5. Select the Brush tool
  6. Paint over the subject to apply structure locally
  7. Switch to Erase mode to remove structure from unwanted foreground or background areas

Options

  • Use Object Selection masking by hovering over parts of the subject
  • Use AI Masking (though the creator notes limitations)

Watch out for

  • AI mask may not work reliably for all subjects
  • Structure AI can enhance contrast in foreground elements unintentionally if not masked out

Tips

  • In wildlife photography, apply structure only to the subject and not the background to maintain dimensionality
  • Use the Accent slider for a natural look that avoids looking overdone

Highlights

“this image immediately gets so much more pop”

All demos from “How Far Should You Edit Wildlife Photos? (Luminar Neo Tutorial)”

  1. 1:352:01Natural wildlife photo editing in Luminar NeoThe creator demonstrates basic adjustments in Luminar Neo including cropping, using the AI Noiseless tool for denoising, and adjusting tone and white balance via the Develop module.Luminar NeoAI Image/Photo Enhancer
  2. 4:061:34Enhancing image pop and structure with AICurrentThe demo shows how to use Enhance AI's accent slider for exposure and color pop, followed by Structure AI with manual brush masking to sharpen specific details on a bird.Luminar NeoAI Image/Photo Enhancer
  3. 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.Luminar NeoAI Photo Editor
  4. 7:252:05Reshaping light with Relight AIThe video demonstrates the Relight AI (referred to as light depth) tool to adjust brightness and temperature based on 3D depth, effectively changing the lighting direction on the subject.Luminar NeoAI Relighting
  5. 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.Luminar NeoAI Photo Editor
  6. Watch “How Far Should You Edit Wildlife Photos? (Luminar Neo Tutorial)” →

AI Image/Photo Enhancer

  1. 3:121:47Portrait retouching with Skin AIThe video shows using Skin AI in Luminar Neo to automatically remove blemishes and even out skin tones using a single slider, followed by shine removal for a matte finish.Mark McGee Photos
  2. 4:590:37Enhance facial features with Face AIThe creator demonstrates Face AI to add iris flare to eyes, enlarge eyes, and adjust lip color and contrast on a portrait.Mark McGee Photos
  3. 16:180:34Dodge and Burn retouchingThe creator shows how to use the Dodge and Burn tool in Luminar Neo to enhance a subject's cheekbones with subtle lighting adjustments.Mark McGee Photos
  4. 2:401:41Basic photo enhancements in Luminar NeoThe user demonstrates the 'Essentials' panel in Luminar Neo, showing how to use Enhance AI, Structure AI, Super Contrast, and the Dodge and Burn brush tool on a photo.Kieran Hayes Photography
  5. 8:460:37Portrait retouching with Skin and Face AIThe creator uses Skin AI for shine removal and smoothing, and Face AI for eye enhancement and lip saturation in Luminar Neo.Kieran Hayes Photography
  6. 7:270:23Portrait enhancement and eye editingThe presenter shows the portrait-specific tools in Luminar Neo, demonstrating eye color changes, eye whitening, and skin smoothing.Kai W
  7. 0:492:54RAW development and tonal range adjustment in Luminar NeoThe creator demonstrates how to use the Develop RAW tool and Curves in Luminar Neo to establish a proper black and white point while monitoring clipping warnings.Anthony Turnham
  8. 7:050:43Targeted noise reduction with AI maskingThe creator applies the Denoise tool to a specific area of the image using Luminar Neo's AI masking to clean up digital noise in the sky.Anthony Turnham
  9. 25:443:15Enhancing details with Accent AI and Foliage EnhancerThe creator uses Accent AI, Structure AI, and the Foliage Enhancer tool to pop details in the grass and mountains, including adjusting the hue of the greens.Anthony Turnham
  10. 2:521:51Recovering highlights and shadows with Develop RAWThe creator demonstrates how to use the Develop RAW tool in Luminar Neo to recover sky detail and brighten dark shadows without washing out the image.Anthony Turnham
  11. 4:531:36Sharpening and noise reduction in Luminar NeoA demonstration of zooming into a photo to apply sharpening and luminosity-based noise reduction to clean up grain in flat areas like the sky.Anthony Turnham
  12. 6:491:00Enhancing photos with Accent AI and Sky EnhancerThe video shows the application of Enhance AI's 'Accent AI' and 'Sky Enhancer' sliders to automatically balance tones and boost blue sky saturation.Anthony Turnham
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