Luminar Neo: Add punch with Mystical tool and masking

All demos from “How to Turn a Flat Photo into a Stunning Edit | Luminar Neo Tutorial”

1. 0:160:34Enhance lighting with Accent AI in Luminar NeoThe creator demonstrates using the Enhance AI tool with a linear gradient mask and the Accent AI slider to add natural brightness to specific areas of a photo.Luminar Neo· AI Image/Photo Enhancer
2. 0:500:32Add image depth using Relight AIThe video shows how to use Relight AI to map the image and adjust brightness in the foreground and background independently to create depth.Luminar Neo· AI Relighting
3. 1:220:32Fine-tune contrast with SupercontrastThe user demonstrates the Supercontrast tool in Luminar Neo, adjusting mid-tones and shadows to prevent the image from looking flat.Luminar Neo· AI Image/Photo Enhancer
4. 1:540:30Adjust color balance with Color HarmonyThe creator uses Color Harmony to adjust warmth, brilliance, and color contrast to emphasize blue pastel tones and make reds stand out.Luminar Neo· AI Image/Photo Enhancer
5. 2:240:17Apply soft glow effectsThe demonstration shows applying the 'Ordinant Effect Soft' glow to blend the photo and remove digital harshness.Luminar Neo· AI Photo Filter
6. 2:410:28Add punch with Mystical tool and maskingCurrentThe user applies the Mystical tool with a custom bottom-up mask to add visual 'punch' and smoothness to the lower section of the image.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