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Luminar Neo: 3D relighting with Light Depth AI

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Demo summary

The creator uses the Light Depth tool to three-dimensionally relight a car photo, adjusting the foreground and background lighting independently based on image depth.

Step-by-step

  1. Open the Light Depth tool
  2. Boost the Amount slider to approximately 70%
  3. Adjust the depth sliders to target the light on specific areas of the subject
  4. Use the Softness slider to control the fall-off of the light

Options

  • Target light specifically to the foreground, the subject, or the background

Tips

  • Use the preview window to visualize how the light is being mapped three-dimensionally
  • Make the depth of light shallow to be more targeted when trying to find a sweet spot on a subject

Highlights

Incredibly powerful and a lot of fun

All demos from “I'm Quitting Lightroom for LUMINAR NEO! (Complete Guide)

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  3. 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.Luminar NeoAI Image/Photo Enhancer
  4. 6:060:38Syncing adjustments across multiple imagesA demonstration of selecting multiple photos in the catalog and using the 'Sync Adjustment' feature to apply complex AI edits to an entire gallery.Luminar NeoAI Photo Culling
  5. 7:310:533D relighting with Light Depth AICurrentThe creator uses the Light Depth tool to three-dimensionally relight a car photo, adjusting the foreground and background lighting independently based on image depth.Luminar NeoAI Relighting
  6. 8:560:42Add atmospheric haze with AI maskingDemonstration of adding a haze effect to the rear of a vehicle and using AI depth masking to ensure the effect only appears in specific spatial areas of the image.Luminar NeoAI Relighting
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  9. 12:570:50Sky replacement with Sky AIA demonstration of replacing a dull sky with a blue one using Sky AI, including adjustments for scaling, positioning, and relighting the foreground.Luminar NeoAI Inpainting
  10. 15:200:58Apply creative patterns with Studio LightsThe video demonstrates the Studio Lights effect to add striped light patterns and textures to a dance portrait, adjusting scale and contrast.Luminar NeoAI Relighting
  11. 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.Luminar NeoAI Image/Photo Enhancer
  12. 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.Luminar NeoAI Photo Editor
  13. Watch “I'm Quitting Lightroom for LUMINAR NEO! (Complete Guide)” →

AI Relighting

  1. 7:310:533D relighting with Light Depth AICurrentThe creator uses the Light Depth tool to three-dimensionally relight a car photo, adjusting the foreground and background lighting independently based on image depth.Mark McGee Photos
  2. 8:560:42Add atmospheric haze with AI maskingDemonstration of adding a haze effect to the rear of a vehicle and using AI depth masking to ensure the effect only appears in specific spatial areas of the image.Mark McGee Photos
  3. 9:380:34Create anamorphic light streaks with Magic LightThe video shows how to use the Magic Light tool to create a custom anamorphic starburst effect on a car's headlight.Mark McGee Photos
  4. 15:200:58Apply creative patterns with Studio LightsThe video demonstrates the Studio Lights effect to add striped light patterns and textures to a dance portrait, adjusting scale and contrast.Mark McGee Photos
  5. 1:280:34Adjusting image depth with Relight AIThe demo shows Luminar Neo's relighting tool using AI to detect depth, allowing the user to shift light between the foreground and background in real-time.Joseph Martin
  6. 5:340:20Adding light rays with Sun Rays AILuminar Neo's Sun Rays AI is shown placing a sun center and generating adjustable light rays that interact with the image content.Kieran Hayes Photography
  7. 6:470:16Targeted lighting with Relight AIThe user shows Relight AI in Luminar Neo using depth mapping to brighten a foreground model without affecting the background exposure.Kieran Hayes Photography
  8. 7:030:23Adding starbursts with Magic Light AIThe video demonstrates Magic Light AI in Luminar Neo, which identifies light sources and adds customizable starburst effects.Kieran Hayes Photography
  9. 10:020:33Simulating studio lighting with Studio Light AIThe user demonstrates adjusting the angle and intensity of a virtual light source on a subject using Luminar Neo's Studio Light AI.Kieran Hayes Photography
  10. 6:010:41Twilight Enhancer and Relight AIThe video demonstrates the Twilight Enhancer to add color to low-light shots and the Relight tool to adjust brightness for near and far elements.Kai W
  11. 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.Anthony Turnham
  12. 23:352:12Directing focus with Light Depth AIThe video shows the Light Depth tool analyzing a 3D scene to place highlights specifically on the waterfall while darkening the foreground and background.Anthony Turnham