Luminar Neo: Fine-tuning colors with HSL sliders

Demo summary
The creator demonstrates using the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Luminance) panel to darken green leaves specifically so the waterfall stands out more.
Step-by-step
- Open the Color tool
- Expand the HSL section
- Select the Hue, Saturation, or Luminance tab
- Locate the specific color slider (e.g., Green) you wish to modify
- Drag the slider left or right to adjust the specific color property
Options
- Adjust overall Saturation or Vibrance using basic sliders
- Shift Hue to change color tones (e.g., making greens more yellow or cyan)
- Adjust Luminance to change the brightness of specific colors
- Darken the Blue slider to add contrast to clouds
Tips
- Darken the luminance of foliage to make waterfalls or primary subjects pop more
- Use the HSL panel instead of basic saturation sliders for more granular control over individual colors
Highlights
“utilizing these sliders in this way can be a really powerful tool”
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