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Combining Light Painted Exposures

1:59:56 Duration

Introduction
Optimize Exposures in LR

Adjust White Balance
Adjust Exposure
Optimize Overall

Open as Layers in PS
Change Blending Mode
Choose Base Exposure
Combine Exposures

Fix Alignment
Mask Exposures
Create Subject Channels
Continue Masking Exposures
Opacity & Highlights
Continue
Shape Object
Modify Selection
Fade Paintbrush
Why On/Off
Mask Overlay
Brightness Advice
Misaligned Exposures
Mark Layer Color
Dual Opacity
Adjust to Hide
Wood Exposures
Quick Mask
Delete Unused Layers
Review Colored Layers

Review Each Exposure
Clean Up Background
Consider Shadows
Adjust Overall Results
Summary

MA_Complex LP Exposures
Lightpaint.zip

PS/LR Software Updates

June 2023 Lightroom Classic Update

27:45 Duration

Introduction
Masked Grain
Refine Saturation in Curves
HSL Isolation Visualization
Curves in Presets
Book Cell Alignment
Small Changes
Summary

MA_June2023 LR Classic Updates
Practice Images.zip

April 2023 Updates

43:21 Duration

Introduction
Photoshop 24.4
Lightroom Classic 12.3
New Masking Options
Masked Curves
Denoise
ACR 15.3
Summary

MA_April 2023 Updates
Practice Images.zip

October 2022 Updates

56:47 Duration

Introduction
Lightroom Classic 12

New Feature Demo

Adobe Camera Raw 15

New Feature Demo

Photoshop 14

New Features Demo

Adobe Bridge 13

MA_Oct2022 Updates

Enhance

Optimize Highlights & Contrast

54:01 Duration

Introduction
Visualize Action
Tone Down Highlights
Refine Results
Evaluate Hazy Areas
Saved Selections
Reducing Haze
Brighten Highlights
Increasing Haze
Clean Up Layers
Summary

MA_Optimize Highlights Contrast
Action & Practice Image.zip

Challenge Image: Sun to Shade

36:02 Duration

Introduction
Three Methods
Adobe Camera Raw

Convert for Smart Filters
Masked Adjustment
Dial in Adjustment
Fix Transition
Fine-Tune
Other Areas

Frequency Separation

Actions
Median instead of Blur
Retouch Low Frequency
Darken High Frequency

Curves Adjustment Layer

Other Refinements

Summary

MA_Sun to Shade Challenge
Amorino Sun to Shade.jpg
Frequency Separation Actions

Lab Mode Color Separation

24:38 Duration

Introduction
Curves in Lab
Adjusting a and b
Lab Histogram
Fine-tuning Results
Using a Selection
Adjusting Neutral Areas
Converting to RGB
Summary

MA_Lab-color-separation
PracticeImages.zip

Depth & Dimension

26:18 Duration

Introduction
Saved Selections
General Process
Repeat the Process
Create Action
Apply Same Settings
Curves vs Levels
Modify Adjustment
Summary

2006_06-Badlands-SD.tif
Depth-Helper Action.zip

Adjustment Practice

28:02 Duration

Introduction
Curves for Shadows
Paint on Layer Mask
Curves for Highlights
Limit to Highlights
Hue/Saturation on Grass
Refine Mask
Summary

2011_11 Africa.jpg

Turning on the Lights

42:14 Duration

Introduction
Convert to Nighttime
Create Light Beam
Blur Light Beam
Mask Beam
Blending Mode
Fine-Tune Color
Duplicate Light
Group & Fine-Tune
Complex Lights
Knockout Deep
2nd Example
Use Light Between Docs
Transform
Light Fixture
Light Bulb
Control Shadow Detail
Summary

MA_Turning on Lights
2014_02_Sydney-Australia.jpg
2015_04_15-Qibao Old Street.jpg

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 Shadow Removal

37:49 Duration

Introduction
Low Frequency Mask
Curves Adjustment
Group with Mask
Refine Curves Adjustment
Blur Mask
Paint on both masks
Color Tweaks
Second Curve
Blur Tool
Hue/Saturation
QuickMask Mode
Summary

MA_Shadow Removal
Challenge hawk.jpg
Bens Frequency Separation.zip

HDR to Final

59:41 Duration

Introduction
Spot Healing Brush
+ Contrast in Curves
Isolate with QuickMask
Hue/Saturation
Shift Color in Curves
Luminosity Mode
Lens Flare
Paint in Color Mode
Lens Flare 2
Tiny Tweaks
Dual Masks
Retouch Flare
Summary

MA_HDR to Final
2011_05-Horseshoe-Bend-AZ.tif

Make Subject Pop

45:01 Duration

Introduction
Examples
1st Example

Levels
Select Subject
Quick Mask
Fill Layer Mask
Refine Mask

2nd Example

Curves
Paint on Mask
Optimize Subject
Detail Action

3rd Example

Curves
Color Curves
Adjust Fountain

Summary

MA_Make Subject Pop
2021_12 San Jaun Puerto Rico.tif
2021_12 Virgin Gorda BVI.tif
2021_12 San Jaun Puerto Rico 2.tif

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

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

Transform Shadow into Light II

37:18 Duration

Introduction
Histogram Differences
Curves Mindset
Mask Results
Second Pass
Example 1
Tip: Clip Multiple
Example 2
Hue/Saturation
Example 3
Mask on Group
Example 4
Tip: Clipping Preview
Adding Shade Back
Summary

MA_Transform Shadow into Light
2013_11-Talmo-Texaco.tif
2013_09-Waverly-Shell-Station.tif
2013_09-Shell-Service-Station-Bayport-MN.tif
2015-08-Shell Station New Cambria MO.tif

Lead the Eye via Adjustments

1:07:38 Duration

Introduction
Lightroom Example
Photoshop Example
Adjust Color
Increase Contrast
Reduce Brightness
Fade
Selection Tip
Increase Saturation
Decrease Saturation
Before/After Views
2nd Photoshop Example
Fill Shortcuts
Limit in Highlights and Shadows
Overall Brightness
Fix Shiny Action
Summary

MA_Lead the Eye Via Adjustments
Practice Images & Action.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

Curves in Highlights or Shadows

15:47 Duration

Introduction
Included Selections
Basic Color Adjustment
2nd Basic Adjustment
Adjust Shadows
Adjust Highlights
2nd Example
Summary

MA_Curves in Highlights or Shadows
2013_09_20_Peninsula-Pure-1.tif

Fixing Uneven Objects

31:22 Duration

Introduction
Select Object
Apply Curves
Edit Layer Mask
2nd Example
3rd Example
Quick Mask Tip
Adjust Hue/Saturation
Summary

MA_Fixing Uneven Objects
2012_04-Aetna-Station-Middletown-NY.tif
2013_08_18_Guerin Texaco Service Station MN.tif
2013_09_20_Peninsula Pure.tif

Curves for Color II

54:49 Duration

Introduction
Lion Example

Eyes
Dark Mane
Nose
Light Mane
Face
Background

Karen Example

Saved Selections
Background
Skintones
Hair
Clothing

Service Station Example
Summary

MA_Curves for Color Part2
2011_11 Africa.jpg
2015-05-Santa Barbara CA.tif

Curves for Color

1:04:44 Duration

Introduction
Create Keyboard Shortcut
Essential Concepts
Increasing Contrast
Layer Mask
Luminosity Mode
Second Example
Color Concepts
Third Example
Summary

MA_Curves for Color Part1
2016_09_Venice Italy.jpg
Iceland Church.jpg
2006_10 Iceland.jpg

Image Refinements

53:31 Duration

Introduction
Increasing Contrast
Selections From Masks
Luminosity Mode
Quick Mask Selections
Clipped Adjustment Layers
Clipped + Masked
Targeting Colors
Removing A Glow
Second Example
Curves Color Shift
Hue/Sat Adjustment
Summary

MA_Image Refinements
Bora Bora French Polynesia.tif
Marlborough New Zealand.tif

Image Blending

1:21:56 Duration

Introduction
First Pass
Second Pass
Third Pass
Fourth Pass
Fifth Pass
Layer Group
Retouching Layer
Adjustment Layers
Summary
FREE Public Tip

MA_Image Blending
2019_03_27-Marlborough New Zealand.zip

Using the HSB/HSL Filter

1:16:15 Duration

Introduction
Filter Basics
HSB Selections
Adjusting Masks
Paint/Fill Masks
Replacing Vibrance
Creating HSB/HSL Actions
Swap Bright/Luminosity
Understanding Hue
Hue Adjustments
Using Smart Objects
Saturation Adjustments
Smart Object Action
Rasterize Smart Object
Contrasty Mellow Colors
Dual Layer Masks
Summary

MA_Using the HSB HSL Filter
spectrum.jpg
Field Bros Service Station.jpg
Route 66 Grants NM.jpg
Route 66 Twin Arrows AZ.jpg
Karen Yoga with Murals FL.jpg
Panama City Panama.jpg
Ilha Grande Brazil.jpg
Great Smoky Mountains.jpg

Curves for Black & White

1:22:08 Duration

Introduction
Color Photos
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Example 4
Summary

2013_12_01_062519_Tenerife_0205.jpg
2016_09_Dubrovnik Croatia_0283-Edit.jpg
2015-07-Adobe Summit Denver CO-00127.jpg
2004_06 Arches National Park 00110.jpg
MA_Curves for Black and White

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

Creating Luminosity Masks

13:03 Duration

Introduction
Loading Actions
Loading Curves Presets
Create Master Mask
Active Destination Mask
Blind Action
Overlay Action
Mask View Action
Dual View Action
Delete Master Channel
Summary

MA_Creating Luminosity Masks
Actions-and-Presets.zip

Object Selection Tool

47:55 Duration

Introduction
Select Subject Button
Options Bar Icons
Lasso vs Rectangle
Auto Enhance
Fixing Problems
Select & Mask
Hair Example
Complex Example
Fireworks Example
Bicycle Example
Bruges Example
Mural Example
Select & Mask
Hair Fixes
Summary

MA_Object Selection Tool
St-Denis-Reunion.jpg
New-York-NY.jpg
Fireworks.jpg
Neon Boneyard NV.jpg
Cartagena Columbia.jpg
Bruges Belgium.jpg
Bok Tower and Garden FL.jpg
Cassandra.jpg

Retouch

Fixing Lens Flare

29:42 Duration

Introduction
Open in Photoshop
Hue/Saturation
Paint on Layer Mask
Retouching
Curves
Color Blending Mode
Summary

MA_Lens Flare Removal
Sun Challange.zip

Relighting Neon

1:00:07 Duration

Introduction
Create Neon Path
Stroke Path
Add Small Glow
Add Larger Glow
Greenify Tower Top
Mask Neon Tubing
Add Grain
Summary

MA_Relight Neon
2012_10 Conoco Station Shamrock TX.tif

Fixing Lens Flare

1:31:44 Duration

Introduction
Cause of Lens Flare
Preventing Lens Flare
Previewing Flare
Produce Lens Flare
Removal Overview
LR/ACR Adjustment Brush
LR/ACR Spot Removal
Moire Removal Trick
PS Muti-Image Composite
PS Critical Detail Fix
Summary
Flare Filter Tip
FREE Public Tip

MA_Reducing Lens Flare
Practice Images.zip

Creative

Advanced Depth Maps

1:04:22 Duration

Introduction
Matching Depth
Adjust Map with Curves
Adding Grain/Noise
Miniature Look
Perspective Gradient
Fixing Transitions
Complex Examples
Duplicate Sharp Subject
Summary

MA_Advanced Depth Maps
Practice Images.zip

Blurring with Depth Maps

57:31 Duration

Introduction
iPhone Portrait Mode
HEIC File Format
Blur Filter Problems
Open from Lightroom
Understanding Depth Maps
Adjusting a Depth Map
Preview Artifacts
Bokeh in Blur
Add Noise to Blur
Painting on Depth Map
Summary

MA_Blurring with Depth Maps
Practice Images.zip

the EDGE

Processing Practice: Taiwan

41:52 Duration

Introduction
Lens Corrections & Transformation Panels
Basic Panel
Masked Adjustments
Summary

MA_Processing Taiwan
2024_07_29-Kaohsiung Taiwan.zip

Challenge: Image Blending Tips

43:58 Duration

Introduction
Dual Masks with Group
Raw Curves
Complex Tree Masks
Match Color & Contrast
Contrast Increase
Shift Tree Color
Summary

MA_Blend 2 Images_3

Challenge: Image Blending Part 2

30:20 Duration

Introduction
Brighten Train
Warm Forground Light
De-blue Shadows
Add Spills of Warmth
Fix Uneven Tree
Summary

MA_Blend 2 Images_2

Challenge: Image Blending Part 1

46:32 Duration

Introduction
Stacking as Smart Objects
Aligning the Images
Mask & Crop
Initial Raw Optimizations
Match Mountain Colors & Sky
Add Pink Sky Glow
Fix Mountain Edge
Summary

MA_Blend 2 Images_1
Practice Images.zip

Masked Curves + Retouch

32:37 Duration

Introduction
Masked Curves in LrC II
Heal Between Images
Clone Source
Adjust Source
Adjust Background
Summary

MA_Masked Curves and Retouch
2011_05 Arches Nationl Park.jpg
2007_09 Iceland 02.jpg
2012_06 Iceland.jpg

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 in PS

45:45 Duration

Introduction
Create Sky Mask
Create Sky Gradient
Create Pollution Mask
Apply Channel to Mask
Darken Glow
Adjust Saturation
Repeat Process
Fix Sharpening
Clean Up Layers
Summary

MA_Night Sky in PS
Night Sky.zip

Converting Luminosity Actions to Curves

23:59 Duration

Excuses, excuses
Lesson Introduction
Apply Luminosity Action
Translate to Curves
Simplify Curve
Save Curves Preset
Make Ends Match
Alternative Technique
Improve Standard Actions
Summary

Actions-and-Presets.zip

Advanced Tip Grab Bag

41:56 Duration

Introduction
Match Colors via Highlights
Simple Luminosity Mask
Fine-tune mask
Adjust Mountain Density
Complex Luminosity Mask
Fine-tune Mountains
Inverted Luminosity Mask
Brighten Balloon
Update Base Image
Selective Feathering
Selective Retouching
Summary

MA_Advanced Tip Grab Bag
2009_12 Myanmar.tif

Panorama Stitch Fixes

38:10 Duration

Introduction
Start Seam Retouch
Align Two Layers
Scale @ Center Point
Heal from Hidden Layer
Start Shadow Fix
Auto-Align Layers
Create Shadow Selection
Refine with QuickMask
Adjust with Curves
Refine Layer Mask
Summary

MA_Pano Stitch Fixes
2013_08_Guerin-Texaco-Service-Station-MN-Pano.jpg
2013_08_Guerin-Texaco-Service-Station-MN_0045.jpg
2013_08_Guerin-Texaco-Service-Station-MN_0042.jpg
2013_08_Guerin-Texaco-Service-Station-MN_0048.jpg

Challenge Image: Glass Panel

47:50 Duration

Introduction
Create Glass Group
Create Green Glass
Define Edge Thickness
Add Reflections
Make Highlights Knockout
Add Variation
Fine-Tune Masks
Add Logo
Summary

MA_Challenge Image Glass Panel
Glass Railing.tif

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

Color Rings Tool

16:16 Duration

Introduction
Using the Color Rings
Color Version of Rings
Applying Adjustment
Smart vs Non-Smart Object
Which Tools to Use
Move Between Documents
Control Center Stroke
Store in Library Panel
Summary

MA_Color Rings Tool
Bens-Color-Rings.tif

Advanced Tip Fiesta II

44:55 Duration

Introduction
Colorize
Contrasting Areas
Color Matching
Multi-Adjustments
Blending Adjustment Result
Blend If Sliders
Dual Color Adjustment
Adjusting Opposites
Neutralize Whites
Highlight Adjustments
Transform with Reference
Clone Source
Healing After Adjustment
Blend ACR Settings
Summary

MA_Advanced Tip Fiesta 2
2015-08-Shell-Station-New-Cambria-MO.tif

Advanced Tip Fiesta

35:00 Duration

Introduction
+Contrast
-Saturation
Color Fix
Boosting Color Contrast
Adding Color Tip
2nd Clipped Example
Partial Layer Mask
Web Color Reference
Summary

MA_Advanced Tip Fiesta
2015-08-Shell-Station-New-Cambria-MO.tif

Retouch & Adjust

45:23 Duration

Introduction
Retouching
Clone Source Panel
Multiple Clone Sources
Select Adjustment Area
Match Colors
Blending Sliders
Summary

MA_Retouch and Adjust
2013_09_16 Creston IA Phillips 66.jpg

Making Glass Transparent

39:47 Duration

Introduction
Isolate Solid Areas

Color Range
QuickMask Mode
Select & Mask

Isolate Glass Vace
Add Glass Highlights
Add Glass Shadows
Add Water
Clean Up Results
Organize Layers
Summary

MA_Making Glass Transparent
Practice Images.zip

Curves Comparison Concept

28:49 Duration

Introduction
Essential Concepts
Comparison Concepts
Constructing the Document

Make Gradients
Find DIfference
Tweak Brightness
Hide CMY

Limitations
Rasterize Gradient
Summary

Curves Comparison Tool

34:08 Duration

Introduction
Curves Comparison Tool
Levels Equivalent
Exposure Equivalent
Brightness & Contrast Equivalent
Invert Equivalent
Posterize Equivalent
Threshold Equivalent
Gradient Map Equivalent
Impossible to Do in Curves
Photo Filter Equivalent
Color Balance Equivalent
Color Lookup Table Equivalent
Tree Example Image
Snow Example Image
Hazy Trees Example
Summary

Curves Active Comparison Tool.tif
MA_Curves-Comparison-Tool
2006_06 Canyonlands.jpg
2007_09 Iceland.jpg
2009_12 Myanmar-Burma.jpg

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

Detail Visualizations

1:03:40 Duration

Introduction
Detail Visualization Layer
Histograms
Clipping Displays
Highlight Detail

Yellow=Solid White
Orange=Brilliantly Bright
Green=Bright Easy Detail
Non Bright Areas

Darken Orange Areas
Highlight Examples
Shadow Detail

Red=Solid Black
Blue=Difficult Detail

Brighten Blue Areas
Detail Visualization Action
Optimizing Brightness
Examples
Customize Adjustment Layer
Summary

MA_Detail Visualizations
Visualize Detail Regions.ZIP

Challenge Image-Texaco Retouch

1:14:15 Duration

Introduction
Crop Layer
Retouch Overlay
Retouching Overview
Spot Healing Brush
Clone Stamp Tool
Clone Source
Shape As Guide
Flip Vertical
Layer Mask
Adding Shadow
Healing Brush
Hue/Saturation
Clean Up Layers
Summary
FREE Public Tip

MA_Challenge Image Texaco
2012_05 Texaco Station Weir KS.jpg
2017_10_30-Texaco Station Driftwood TX.jpg

Challange Image-B&W

49:42 Duration

Introduction
Remove Color
Full Brightness Range
Shadows/Highlights
Curves
Masking Table
Masks as Selections
Dual Layer Masks
Complex Vignette
Gradient Map
Summary

MA_Challenge Image Black and White
Black and White.jpg

Challenge Images: Portrait Restoration

45:15 Duration

Introduction
Horse Image
Portrait Restoration

Retouching
Tonal Enhancement

Summary

MA_Challenge Images_Retouching
Horse.jpg
Madison.jpg
Portrait.jpg

Color Matching & Retouching

54:51 Duration

Introduction
LR/ACR Processing

Transform
Basic Panel
Adjustment Brush
Cropping

PS Wires Retouch
PS Tower Retouch
Inspect Retouch Results
Match Body Colors

Curves Attempt
Hue/Sat
Heal Transition

Match Roof Colors

Curves Adjustment
Heal Transition

Car Retouch

Copy/Paste Cloning
Blending Modes
Transform Smart Object
Mask Result

Summary

MA_Color Matching and Retouch
Field Bros Service Station.zip

Challenge Image: Skin & Face Issues

43:05 Duration

1st Image Introduction
Heal & Fade
Clone Stamp
Color Refinements
2nd Image Introduction
Gray vs Color Concepts
Enhance to Separate Skin
Mask from Channel
Refine Channel
Channel to Selection
Refine Image
Channel Mixer
Image to Selection
Refine Mask
Color Refinements
Cleanup Layers
Summary

MA_Challenge Image Skin and Face
Face Image.jpg
Fencing Image.jpg