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Luminar Neo: Applying Glow, Mystical, and Blur effects

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Demo summary

The video walks through using the Dramatic, Glow, and Mystical tools, followed by a creative use of the Blur tool with low opacity to create a dreamy landscape look.

Step-by-step

  1. Open the Dramatic tool and adjust the slider to add contrast and pop.
  2. Select the Glow tool and increase the Amount slider to diffuse bright pixels.
  3. Apply the Mystical tool to soften both highlight and shadow areas.
  4. Go to the Blur tool and set the effect to approximately 35%.
  5. Select a Masked Brush, set the opacity to roughly 20%, and set softness to zero.
  6. Paint the blur effect over the entire photo using a snake-like motion.
  7. Open Layer Properties and adjust the overall opacity slider to find the sweet spot for the effect.

Options

  • Use the Glow tool to target only highlights.
  • Use the Mystical tool for an overall softening of both highlights and shadows.
  • Use the Blur tool with a low-opacity brush for a custom dreamy look.

Watch out for

  • The Glow tool only affects bright pixels, unlike Mystical which affects the entire tonal range.

Tips

  • Use the Dramatic tool on landscape photos to give them an extra bit of pop.
  • When using the Blur tool for a dreamy effect, paint it in with a very low brush opacity (around 20%).
  • Stare at the screen while moving the layer opacity slider left and right to visually identify the 'sweet spot' for the edit.

All demos from “My Secret Layer Workflow for NATURAL, Powerful Landscape Edits in Luminar Neo”

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  2. 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.Luminar NeoAI Photo Editor
  3. 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.Luminar NeoAI Image/Photo Enhancer
  4. 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.Luminar NeoAI Photo Editor
  5. 13:193:49Adding Layered Fog and Sun RaysThe creator demonstrates the Layered Fog and Sun Rays tools in Luminar Neo, showing how to position the sun center and mask the effects for a natural look.Luminar NeoAI Relighting
  6. 21:133:14Applying Glow, Mystical, and Blur effectsCurrentThe video walks through using the Dramatic, Glow, and Mystical tools, followed by a creative use of the Blur tool with low opacity to create a dreamy landscape look.Luminar NeoAI Photo Filter
  7. 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.Luminar NeoAI Image/Photo Enhancer
  8. 29:343:50Color grading with LUTs and Blue Channel CurvesA demonstration of color grading using the Mood tool (LUTs) and the Blue channel in Curves to inject yellow highlights into the image.Luminar NeoAI Photo Editor
  9. Watch “My Secret Layer Workflow for NATURAL, Powerful Landscape Edits in Luminar Neo” →

AI Photo Filter

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  2. 21:133:14Applying Glow, Mystical, and Blur effectsCurrentThe video walks through using the Dramatic, Glow, and Mystical tools, followed by a creative use of the Blur tool with low opacity to create a dreamy landscape look.Anthony Turnham
  3. 36:201:44Color grading with LUTs and Dramatic filterThe video shows the application of the Dramatic filter and various Lookup Tables (LUTs) like 'Long Beach' to unify the photo's color palette.Anthony Turnham
  4. 2:240:17Apply soft glow effectsThe demonstration shows applying the 'Ordinant Effect Soft' glow to blend the photo and remove digital harshness.Luminar Neo
  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.Miklós Mayer - I will be your photo guide
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