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Reset SO Transforms
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Select & Mask
Color Grading
Help & Learn

Adobe Camera Raw

Color Grading
GPU Acceleration
Hide Panels
Compact Layout
Box Zoom
Camera Support
Lens Support

Lightroom Classic

Color Grading
GPU Acceleration
Better Tethering
Box & Scrub Zoom
Lens & Camera Support
Updated Catalog
Update ACR

Adobe Bridge

Video Thumb Preview
Resize Fit Fill
Export Order

About Screen
Help System
Search Presets
Plug-Ins Menu
S.O. Properties
Actual Size View
Pattern Preview
Camera Raw Changes
Lightroom Classic
Summary

MA_OCT 2020 Updates

June 2020 Adobe Camera Raw Update

1:17:34 Duration

Introduction
New Feature Overview
Adjustments List

Eyeball Icons
Before View

Tools Have Moved

Zoom/Hand Tool
Eyedropper
Color Sampler
Targeted Adjustment
Crop and more
Transform Tool
Spot Removal Tool
Red Eye Tool
Localized Adjustements
Preferences
Trash
Full Screen

Filmstrip
Save Image
Misc
Before/After View
RGB Numbers
Pop-up Menus
Open Image Button
Snapshots/Presets
Icon Indicators
Curves Redesigned
HSL/Color Mixer
Collapsible Settings
Grid Overlay
Isolated Adjustments

Hue Adjustment

Single Panel Mode
Preview Final Size
Sharpening Preview
Reset Sliders Automatically
Adaptive ISO Presets
Raw Default Settings
Adobe Default Presets
Summary

MA_June2020 ACR Updates

August 2019 Lightroom/ACR Release

1:00:35 Duration

Introduction
Version Numbers
How to Update
New Camera Support
New Lens Support
Lightroom Cloud

Undelete
Video on Android
Batch Metadata
Search
Activity View
Sort Order
Rating Hiding

Lightroom Classic

GPU Acceleration
Batch Photo Merge
Collection Color Labels
PNG Support
Filmstrip Index Numbers
Speed Improvement
Book Auto Cell
GPU Settings
Batch Merge Setting
Preset Improvements
Bug Fixes

Camera Raw

LR Features
New Sync Settings

Summary
FREE Public Tip

MA_Aug2019 LR ACR Update

May 2019 Lightroom/ACR Release

56:02 Duration

Introduction
LR Classic Features
Lightroom Features
New Camera Support
New Lens Profiles
How to Update
Flat-Field Correction
Texture Slider
Summary

MA_May2019 LR Update
Practice Images.zip

October 2017 Lightroom, ACR & Bridge Changes

40:52 Duration

Introduction
Lightroom Classic vs CC
LR Classic Changes

Importing
Performance
LR Previews
Process Version 4
Range Mask

Adobe Camera Raw
Bridge Changes

Filter
Output Module

Summary

MA_OCT2017 LR ACR Bridge Updates
2017_05_San Diago CA_5003.dng

Enhance

Linear Image Refinement

41:44 Duration

Introduction
Evaluating the Image
Masks from Snapshot
-Sky xBrush
-Sky xGradient
-Sky xLuminance Range
+Sky -Sky = Edge Mask
Transform Upright
Open as Smart Object
Fill Empty Areas
Retouch
Fix bright Hill
Fix Color Fringing
Summary

MA_Linear Image Refinement
2015-0413-Keelung Taiwan-snapshots.zip

Linear Raw Profiles

45:11 Duration

Introduction
Evaluating Images
Creating Linear Profiles

Find Raw File
Apply Adobe Standard
Export Raw DNG
DNG Profile Editor
Restart LrC or ACR

Apply Linear Profile
Fine-tune Results
2nd Example
3rd Example
Compare to Alternative
Summary

MA_Linear Raw Files
Practice Images.zip

Colorful Travel Photography

34:02 Duration

Introduction
White Balance
Vibrance/Saturation
Fine-Tune Color
2nd Example
Vibrance/Saturation Presets
3rd Example
4th Example
Color Grading
5th Example
Mask Humans
6th Example
Masking
6th Example
7th Example
Summary

MA_Colorful Travel Photos
LR Catalog.zip
DNG Files for ACR.zip

Daytime to Nighttime

22:20 Duration

Introduction
Camera Raw Filter
Mask sky and desaturate
Color Lookup Table
Custom LUT
Summary

MA_Daytime to Nighttime
Practice-Images.zip

Challenge: Golden Hour

23:18 Duration

Introduction
Adjust Dark Clouds
Adjust Upper Sky
Adjust Intermediate Area
Enhance City
Fix Lower Sky
Adjust Bright Sky
Review of Masks
Summary

MA_Challenge Golden Hour
Downtown LA.jpg

Vignetting

42:15 Duration

Introduction
Post Crop Vignetting
Highlights Slider
Radial Filter
Range Mask
Remove with Brush
Snapshots
Adjustment Brush
Photoshop Vignetting
PS Crop Layer
PS Vignetting Layer
PS Groups
Virtual Copies
PS Highlights
Summary

MA_Vignettes
Practice Images.zip

Sun Challenge Image

16:34 Duration

Introduction
Basic Adjustments
Profile
Color Grading
Detail Adjustments
Optics
Spot Removal
Avoiding Lens Flare
Summary

MA_Sun Challenge
Sun-Challenge.zip

Finish the Flamingos

41:13 Duration

Introduction
Dual Develop Settings
Retouch in Raw
Retouch with Clone Source
Darken Top
Brighten Feathers
Adjust Heads
Adjust Eyes
Adjust Beaks
Refine Layer Mask
Clean Up Layers
Summary

MA_Finish the Flamingos
Flamingos.tif

Adjustment Brush Practice

38:51 Duration

Introduction
Auto Mask
Shift Hue
Range Mask
Color Contrast
Lightroom Classic
Lower Contrast
Adjustment Brush Issues
Summary

MA_Adjustment Brush Practive
Practice Images.zip

Learn From Your Archives

16:46 Duration

Introduction
Dull Shadow Detail
+Whites with Adj Brush
Add Range Mask
Smoothness
When Not to Use
Summary

MA_Learn From Your Archives

Transform Shadow into Light

41:47 Duration

Introduction
Examples
Camera Raw or Lightroom
Dual Raw Processing
Multiple Exposure Blending
Summary

MA_Shadow to Light
Practice Images.zip

Color Grading in LR/ACR

56:19 Duration

Introduction
Views
Black/White
Balance
Blending
Hue Slider
Saturation Slider
Global
LR Color Swatch
Reproducing Split Toning
Toned B&W Example
Iceberg Example
Sunset Example
Keyboard Shortcuts
Stylize Example
Save as Preset
Adobe Camera Raw
Apple as Adjustment Layer
Troubleshooting
Summary

MA_Color Grading in LR ACR
Practice Images.zip

Wish I Knew: Enhance

37:51 Duration

Introduction
Don't Skip these ACR/LR Adjustments

Highlights Detail
Shadow Detail
White Balance

Importance of .XMP Files
ACR JPEG Caution
Darkening Increases Saturation

Saturation Clipping
Luminosity Mode
Color Mode

Camera Raw Import Settings

Bit Depth

Sample Size
RGB Numbers + Profile

Red, Green, Blue
Opposite Colors
Profile Dependent

Reset Adjustment Brush
FREE Public Tip

MA_WIK Enhance
Enhance Practice Images.zip

Select & Mask

LrC & ACR’s New Masking

44:31 Duration

Introduction
Old vs New Setup
Select Sky
Overlay Options
Renaming Masks
Select Subject
Subtract
Disable/Hide Mask
Brush
Luminance Range
Intersect
Hover Overlay
Color Range
Small Brush Work
Re-editing Adjustments
Linear Gradient
Radial Gradient
Navigating Masks
Keyboard Shortcuts
Disable All Masks
Finishing the Image
Before/After View
Summary

MA_LrC ACR Masking
2019_05_02-Oia Santorini Greece.zip

Challenge Image: Cage Removal

36:45 Duration

Introduction
Camera Raw Adjustment
Find Blurry Image in LR
Stack Images
Basic Bird Selection
Select & Mask
Mask Refinements
Summary

MA_Challenge Cage Removal
2011_11-Africa-02200.jpg
Toucan-in-Aviary.jpg

LR/ACR Range Masks

55:23 Duration

Introduction
Three Methods

Lightroom
Adobe Camera Raw
ACR Filter

Adjustment Brush
Color Range Mask
Graduated Filter
Radial Filter
Luminance Range Mask
Italia Example
Auto Mask vs Range Mask
Waterfall Example
Auto Mask + Range Mask
Range Mask Limitations
Mask in Photoshop
Summary

MA_LR ACR Range Mask
MA2023-Practice Images.zip

Retouch

Challenge Image: Through Glass

30:47 Duration

Introduction
Raw Adjustment
1st Retouch
2nd Retouch
3rd Retouch
Summary

MA_Window Challenge
Dave F Challenge.zip

Creative

Creative Calibration

19:52 Duration

Introduction
Neutrals Don't Change
Shadows
Calibration vs HSL
Red, Green, Blue Channels
Fall Color Example
Teal & Orange look
Mural Example
Summary

MA_Creative Calibration
Practice Images.zip

Misc

File Delivery Tips

21:42 Duration

Introduction
Smaller Raw Files from ACR
Small Raw from Lightroom
Smaller Layered Files
Rasterize Smart Objects
Merge Retouching
Merge Basic Adjustments
Crop and Retouch Layers
Clean Up Layers
Save A Copy
Strip Alpha Channels
PSD vs TIFF
16 Bit -> 8 Bit
JPG in a TIFF
File Size Savings
Summary

MA_File Delivery Tips

DNG File Format

1:06:04 Duration

Introduction
Almost a Raw File
Camera Generated DNG
Nikon/Canon/Sony Rant
Advantages of DNG

New Camera in
No XMP files
Smaller Files
Lossy Available
Updatable Previews
Checksum Validation

Disadvantages of DNG

Not Reversible
Data Intensive Backups
Creation Dates Change
Conversion Time
Potential Lost Info
Competition Rejection

HDR & Panoramas
Utilize Older Software
"RAW" for Delivery
Scaled Down Raw
Outtakes Compression
Alternative to JPEG
LR/ACR Edits in DNG
JPEG to DNG?
Conversion Choices

In ACR
In LR Import
In LR Export
In LR Library Menu
In DNG Converter

Which Choice to Use
DNG Format Versions
DNG Conversion Options

LR on Import
LR on Export
LR Library Menu
LR Checksum Validation
DNG Converter
ACR

Updating DNG Previews
Updating Metadata
Tips & Tricks

Smart Preview Tricks
Validate after Import
Validate Backups
Outdated Software

Summary
Bonus: Version Details
FREE Public Tip

MA_DNG File Format

the EDGE

LR/ACR Retouching & Masked Adjustments Tricks

11:14 Duration

Introduction
Retouch to Recompose
Remove Duplicate Bird
Masked Adjustment + Retouching
Update AI Masks
Summary

MA_Retouching Masking Tricks LR ACR
2012_06 Iceland bird.zip

Masked Curves in Lightroom

29:49 Duration

Introduction
Import Presets
Range Finder Presets
+ Contrast Presets
Modify Mask
Darken Highlights Presets
How Presets Where Made
Modify Presets
Summary

MA_Masked Curves in LR
Bens Masked Curves.zip
Practice Imags.zip

Challenge Image: Night Sky

29:27 Duration

Introduction
Detail/Noise
White Balance
Lens Vignetting
Basic Settings
Light Pollution
Overall Brightness
Re-Editing Masks
Summary

MA_Challenge Image-Night Sky
Night Sky.zip

Challenge Image-Umbrella

50:14 Duration

Introduction
1st Camera Raw Processing
2nd Camera Raw Pass
Tone Down Highlights
Adding Detail to Highlights
Hat Detail
Detail in Umbrella
Retouching
Summary

MA_Challenge Image-Umbrella
Challenge-from-Ian.dng_.zip

Detail Visualizations II

1:06:08 Duration

Introduction
Detail Visualization Idea
Gradient Map Creation
Creating ACR/LR Profile
Use in Camera Raw
Use in Lightroom
Related to Curves
Examples
Summary

MA_Detail Visualizations II
Detail Visualizations.ZIP

Challenge Image: Face Swap

1:03:50 Duration

Introduction
Adjust in ACR
Load as Layers
Align Images
Masking
Scale & Rotate
Refine Mask
Retouch
Face Replacement
Blending
Summary

MA_Challenge Image Face Swap