Now that we have learned the basics of the HSL in Part 1 and the general method of working with the HSL in Part 2, it is time to expand our horizons a bit. So far we have focused on using HSL to improve an image by attempting to get realistic colors that have been […]
In Part 1 of Mastering HSL in Lightroom, we covered exactly what the HSL is and how it is used. If you spent some time experimenting with the Color Checker DNG we provided you should have some sense of how Hue, Saturation and Luminance interact with the different colors. If not, jump back to Part […]
Color – it’s the first aspect of a photograph most viewers ever notice. Colors bring an image to life, and mastering the color rendition of your image is of the utmost importance. Enter Lightroom’s HSL Panel. Adobe provides camera profiles for major cameras to ensure colors match your camera’s LCD display. The DNG Profile Editor […]
Should I shoot RAW or should I shoot JPEG? That is the eternal question digital photographers struggle with day after day. Take a look at any photography message board or Flickr group and you will likely find a heated discussion weighing both sides of this bit depth issue. Proponents of each file type have strong […]
Guest blogger Michelle Moore takes on a topic that doesn’t get discussed as often as it should: Composition. If you’re not familiar with Michelle’s work we suggest you check out her perpetually insightful post on working with Natural Light. This girl has serious talent! Luckily for us all, Michelle is also good on a keyboard, […]
A while back we discussed the relationship between the Histogram and the Tone Curve but considering some e-mails and interactions we have had with our readers it seems we should spend a bit of time looking a bit deeper into the Histogram itself. We will take a quick look at what the Histogram tells us, […]
Chromatic Aberration distortion is an issue you see with many non-DSLR and older DSLR cameras. By definition: In optics, chromatic aberration (also called achromatism or chromatic distortion) is a type of distortion in which there is a failure of a lens to focus all colors to the same convergence point. It occurs because lenses have […]
Do you often look at your Preset palette in the Develop Module and find yourself overwhelmed with the possibilities, often in staggering disarray, making it hard to find what you are looking for? An overabundance of options can sometimes stifle creativity, and having a bunch of presets designed for graphic art does not aid you […]
One of the biggest selling points for Lightroom has to be its ability to use presets. However, most people simply think of develop presets when they hear the word “preset”. This misconception is understandable; especially considering everything a good selection of develop presets can do for you. But presets can do more for you than […]
“I am mainly interested in the Lightroom develop module and everything in the Right Hand menu. I don’t really know how to use the Tone curve, or how to manipulate color nor do I know when / how to use the items under Detail.” This is a portion of Lightroom we walk photographers through a […]