Jim - You keep me coming back to Luminar. Arguably, Skylum does make their software & licenses somewhat confusing. You do a good job of helping us understand what's what. But to confirm, existing NEO software owners will get, FOR FREE, Catalog Filtering, Virtual Copies, Star Ratings and the FIlmstrip in editing, but will NOT get Color Transfer, Color Masking, & Smart Search without paying (lifetime, short term subscription etc)?? TIA
@grahamholmesphotography13 сағат бұрын
Great video. Thanks. Would love to see more on luminance masks.
@JimNix3 сағат бұрын
thank you and yes I will do more on that for sure, they are so handy
@gadget_Bob14 сағат бұрын
Still waiting for more practical updates, like 360° photo editing, rather than all the creative updates.
@JimNixСағат бұрын
I am curious if they will add things like 360 editing in the future, but personally I love the creative stuff too.
@hawaiianstarman19 сағат бұрын
Very helpful. Thanks Jim. Good explanation of LR’s new masks. More please!
@JimNix3 сағат бұрын
thank you for watching and will do more for sure
@craigburton444721 сағат бұрын
I mean, it's impressive if you don't know how to mask out some water, which any competent person knows already.
@JimNixСағат бұрын
It's not about competence, it's about experience and confidence. Everyone is just where they are in terms of masking/editing skills, and tools like these help make more accurate editing accessible to everyone.
@NiekkieNickКүн бұрын
I am currently working with ON1 Photo RAW 2024 and still within the 30 days money back quarantee. The only reason I chose ON1 was because of the better library manager. but I can't get used to the editor interface. Also I don't like that ON1 makes an XMP and ON1 file for every picture instead of using a catalog. What do you recommend now that Luminar NEO is coming wih this new Fall upgrade? Will the library manager from the new Luminar update be a big improvement? Will they implement an import module so you can easily decide which photo's to import?
@Centauri27Күн бұрын
This is really exciting, Jim! Finally they got around to enhancing their catalog. The smart search now seems to imitate what Excire Foto is doing. But all this is tempered by the fact that star ratings are unique to Neo only. I was really hoping it would be embedded in the EXIF, so that I can see them in Excire as well.
@Teddy-ne3gdКүн бұрын
Awesome video, thanks.
@JimNixКүн бұрын
thanks so much!
@paulb19152 күн бұрын
What is a lifetime pass if it doesn't give you updates for life?
@DigitalPhotoMentorКүн бұрын
I lifetime license means you pay one time and you own THAT version of that product forever. You never have to pay again but you do NOT get lifetime updates for free. No company can do that. It's not sustainable.
@PaulGibbings012 күн бұрын
I am trying out Luminar Neo in free trial mode at the moment as my present favourite On1 Photo Raw doesn't like my integrated graphics card. I'm struggling to get the same results, but I expect that is down to needing more experience in Luminar Neo. One thing I am noticing is that if I save a file in Neo and On1 with the same pixels and dpi the file saved with Luminar Neo is well over twice the size. Is that your experience too, or am I doing something wrong?
@DigitalPhotoMentorКүн бұрын
Are you crunching it with On1?
@IAmR1ch2 күн бұрын
If you don't pay, it goes away.. just like adobe. In the fine print, those who bought a lifetime license, if we upgrade we only get the generative AI features until Jan 2026. Then you have to pay again to have those features. You have to read the fine print because the don't tell you up front. A sneaky way to get you started in subscription, because the AI stuff is not included in the lifetime license. If I wanted subscription or for my features to go away if I don't pay, I would go Adobe. I have not upgraded in a few years because I don't use Neo that much any more. The "AI" masking stuff was never very good. and the sky replacement always left artifacts. I am pretty much over upgrading Neo. No tool is perfect but this one has been very imperfect for a long time. The updates are not worth the price of admission and some of them go away after a year. No thanks, On1 is not perfect either but it works pretty good. But it is always good to watch your videos. It helps me make decisions on what to buy and what not to buy.
@DigitalPhotoMentorКүн бұрын
That's not correct to my knowledge. If you stop paying you get to keep the last version you had when you stopped your subscription. That's the answer I was given when my students asked.
@IAmR1chКүн бұрын
@@DigitalPhotoMentor It is correct what I said. It is true, that if you get the upgrade, it will continue to work if you don't pay to upgrade again. Except for the Generative AI, read the fine print on the website, it is there but you have to go to the bottom of a long web page and dig for it.
@DwightsPhotoandArt2 күн бұрын
Color range masks is exactly what I asked them to add in their next update. This should be a good one. Thanks Jim.
@JimNix2 күн бұрын
I'm excited about that as well, thanks!
@skyking952 күн бұрын
The updates al look good but I still have issues with the “Catalog”. All my photos are on an external SSD. I wish, light Lightroom, I could just work from the file structure instead of creating “Catalogs”. That is so confusing. Even ON1 does that as well.
@DigitalPhotoMentorКүн бұрын
You do understand that Lightroom is a catalog too right? They work exactly the same way. You just add your images from the existing folder and file structure.
@skyking95Күн бұрын
@@DigitalPhotoMentor I just done get it. With LR (cloud know also Local) and ON1 I can browse all my photos on an external drive that has folders and sub-folders. I understand a “catalog” or even several Catalogs. I would like, again, to see all my files and subfolder contained in my external drive with all my folders (while editing). I hope I’m making sense. I have not been able to do that with Lumina and its catalog. I seem to have to make all kinds of Catalogs.
@skooter34092 күн бұрын
Hi Jim..if it wasn't for your slides with details on the pricing structure, I'd be totally confused...so, thank you for that. You're the best at explaining how all that works. And the discount code helped too!!
@JimNix2 күн бұрын
thank you and glad that helped!
@stevefarmer1052 күн бұрын
Great Job Jim as always!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@JimNix2 күн бұрын
thank you for watching!
@JimClarkPhoto2 күн бұрын
So what stops Skylum from changing the name from Neo to something else therefore making the lifetime purchase not such a good deal. I was a user and liked the earlier versions (Luminar 3 and 4) and features were promised but instead they Stopped supporting those versions and changed to another name. I am thinking about buying the lifetime but am hesitant.
@DigitalPhotoMentorКүн бұрын
As I said above, Lifetime means you own THAT version, the one you bought, forever. It does not mean upgrades and updates for free forever. Also, it's been Luminar Neo almost 3 years now so I'm pretty confident they're committed to this product.
@microzone982 күн бұрын
I currently a lifetime user with 2 seat, if I continue with upgrade pass 24/25, is it will have 2 seat? Thanks.
@JimNixКүн бұрын
I'm not sure how it works, so I recommend you contact their support team. This wasn't mentioned during the briefing.
@jackbrumby18922 күн бұрын
Wow! Even more fun colour stuff! Tick!
@JimNix2 күн бұрын
haha yes indeed!
@NJ-bu7zw2 күн бұрын
Thx for the discount code again, Jim. Looking forward to your great videos about the new features. Greetings from the Netherlands.
@JimNix2 күн бұрын
thank you so much, I appreciate it and yes more videos coming for sure
@shaynewarrenAZ2 күн бұрын
Can't wait to see the comparison video pertaining: Cataloging between &/or with both Neo vs Mylio pros & cons
@JimNixКүн бұрын
Yeah that's a good idea but I'm not using Mylio much these days and won't be making a video like this. But Mylio does a whole lot more and is a different product, really. A good one, for sure.
@guysingleton39082 күн бұрын
Would be good if they worked on improving what they already have such as the sharpen and noise ai. They are ok but not a patch on other software available.
@rolfpalmstrm36223 күн бұрын
I have been using NEO since it came out.I have learned so much from your videos.Jim, you are the best!
@JimNix2 күн бұрын
oh thanks so much, I appreciate the kind words!
@user-hn7ud5no4x3 күн бұрын
Meh.
@JimNix2 күн бұрын
haha ok
@kenalexander87143 күн бұрын
Thanks Jim for this first overview of the forth coming Neo update. Looking forward to when you get your hands on a Beta copy.
@JimNix2 күн бұрын
thanks Ken and yes I am eager to test these features out for sure!
@rogerbehymer44123 күн бұрын
Cue the malcontents: "I purchased Luminar in 2015! I should get this for free!" Thanks for the update.
@JimNix2 күн бұрын
LOL that's funny
@MechulusКүн бұрын
Well, I'd say anyone who bought a "lifetime" pass should expect that to mean more than a year or two. I love Luminar, but they need a naming scheme that's more honest about some of these upgrades.
@williamkettrey206Күн бұрын
Remember when Luminar was touted as the alternative to LR because you didn't have to be subscribed to a service to receive quality updates on software you purchased? Pepperidge Farm remembers.
@KonstantinShepard3 күн бұрын
I hate having to buy their add-ons separately, no need for that
@robertmccutchan54503 күн бұрын
I was hoping you were going to say that they introduced batch rename and keywording. Those are things I have to use in my workflow. I REALLY want to get rid of Lightroom and use Neo, but I can't. With all the amazing technology, would it be difficult to offer these two basic features?
@JimNix3 күн бұрын
Yeah good question and I hope these get added in the future, but I wouldn't expect them this year. And to be clear, I don't know if/when they will be added. But keywords are especially needed IMHO.
@robertmccutchan54503 күн бұрын
@JimNix I love the way Neo processes images on import MUCH better than LR, and it would be an amazing part of my workflow and save me time, but I'm going to have to give up 2 of the 3 software subscriptions I have. Neo is one of them, unfortunately, just because of this 😕. Maybe I'll come back in the future if they implement these features. Thanks for posting these videos, though!! I'll keep watching them.
@JimNix2 күн бұрын
@@robertmccutchan5450 sorry to hear that but I understand you have to do what your workflow requires, and hopefully you can come back in the future
@davidchandler47883 күн бұрын
Nice updates for spot color masking and virtual copies. Still looking for a more solid catalog function
@JimNix3 күн бұрын
thanks Dave and yes I am hopeful this indicates continued development of the catalog function in the future - we will see!
@yeah-I-know3 күн бұрын
trying to catch up with Adobe 😂😂😂😂 yay
@JimNix3 күн бұрын
haha yes these catalog improvements have been needed for a long time and hopefully more are coming
@TheCoolProfessor3 күн бұрын
A good tutorial but unfortunately there's no square mask. I'm doing architecture and I need to lower the exposure on just the windows.
@JimNix3 күн бұрын
Thanks and yeah, no square mask. You could try a luminosity mask or object mask to isolate the windows. That might work.
@TheCoolProfessor3 күн бұрын
@@JimNix There is no luminosity mask tool.
@JimNix2 күн бұрын
@@TheCoolProfessor there is now, it was added a few months ago (this video is 2 years old)
@Kit2Canada3 күн бұрын
Thanks Jim - your overview is appreciated
@JimNix3 күн бұрын
thanks for watching Kit!
@etuoyo3 күн бұрын
Where is the portrait app they made us pay for?
@JimNix3 күн бұрын
I believe they said that one comes out late this year (November?) but they should have shared that info when you ordered it.
@earlteigrob92113 күн бұрын
Sky replace is currently spectacular and I use it ALL THE TIME, especislly for birds in flight. Now I want a full background replace that works just as good. Photoshop does a good job of identifying the forground object and then proceeds to do an awful job of masking the image. This leaves me with a lot of work to finish masking the object so I cam replace the background. I believe Luminar could get this right.
@colingrant3253 күн бұрын
I don't see that behaviour, Ps behaves just fine.
@earlteigrob92113 күн бұрын
@@colingrant325 perhaps it’s the translucence of the birds feathers that’s causing it to have problems creating the mask. I don’t know but I end up having to do a lot of work to fix the mask.
@berlinerffm3 күн бұрын
It is a shame that xmp data and sidecars set in other applications is still ignored. Until then Luminar is basically only working with tiff and jpg files for me since I flag / rate /keyword my images in other applications and do not want to loose them when editing in Luminar.
@colingrant3253 күн бұрын
Neo is not an end to end raw editor anyway. Once you leave the RAW develop module you are editing something different to raw - probably tiff.
@rudigerwolf96263 күн бұрын
Jim, I’m sorry. All these edits seem like Luminar is continuing to catch-up to Lightroom (filmstrip, filtering, star rating, virtual copies, etc). Yes, there seem to be a few unique features. I hope they continue to push forward putting pressure on Adobe. Love the smart search capability.
@Billwzw3 күн бұрын
I For one am happy to see Luminar develop as a competitor to Lightroom and Photoshop - first by replicating the most useful features, and then by expanding upon them. If this new upgrades fills in some missing features such as color masking and color matching, then great. Keep it up ! IHMO Neo already has some things that are better than Photoshop - such as Relight and Sunrays. Maybe the Neo implementation of these features will be better, maybe worse - please keep an open mind until you can try them. Finally, please make a list of what features you would like added to Neo and forward them to Jim. Customer feedback can be powerful !
@colingrant3253 күн бұрын
@@Billwzw Lr light years in front of Luminar - it is an end to end raw processor for a start and its masking is far superior as is its dam. With Ps on the side it does all that Luminar can do plus a lot more. How can Jim influence the development of Luminar?
@rudigerwolf96263 күн бұрын
@@Billwzw Thank-you. I agree. Luminar developing into a better version of Lightroom would be helpful to a lot of people. Frankly, my biggest issue with Luminar is not its ability to edit images. It is about managing the images. I love to go out and take pictures. I use a variety of cameras, including the iPhone. Sometimes several of us go out. We rely on Lightroom's ability to manage images. Digital Asset Management features are critical. Being able to see folders as they are on the various volumes, using the common folder interface of indented lists, moving images across folders, moving subfolders, keeping images and catalog on a NAS, culling images easily, identifying duplicates, collections based on keyword, Ai generated keywords, deleting images en masse, etc. That would make the cost of switching worthwhile.
@JimNix3 күн бұрын
Yes their catalog is behind LR but these are the right steps to start catching up (and they need more, admittedly). But it's a great start. And of course there are some amazing editing tools in Luminar that are unique/different/better than LR. It just depends on what you like and/or need from an editor.
@rudigerwolf96263 күн бұрын
@@JimNix Jim, yes. They are making great progress. I'm just offering, hopefully constructively, what I need/want in Luminar if I am going to use Luminar instead of Lightroom.
@fenraven3 күн бұрын
My question is will this update be possible for people using computers with an integrated graphics card?
@JimNix3 күн бұрын
Hmm, not sure Theo, do you mean like Apple M1 chips or something else?
@fenraven3 күн бұрын
@@JimNix My 3-month old laptop has integrated graphics, not a stand-alone graphic card. I ran into a problem recently with a program that wouldn't recognize that and couldn't upgrade (they have since resolved that problem!). Not everyone can afford the latest and greatest hardware. Some of us have to buy what we can afford. ;) I was just curious if they'd sent you the hardware requirements, along with the other stuff.
@JimNix2 күн бұрын
@@fenraven oh I see, thanks for clarifying. They did not share any info about tech requirements. I doubt they have changed, but your best bet is to email their support team just in case. If it is running fine for you now, it seems like it would continue to run with these new features. But their support team should know. Thanks.
@jamesgerboc3 күн бұрын
I get a survey from Skylum almost every week asking about new features i dont need. They asked why i dont use the pprtriat module. I dont do portraits! They are changing Luminar so quickly I can't keep up. It takes time to evaluate and master new tools. It addition, my life doesn't revolve around Luminar. Better is not necessarily better. Looking for stability in my tools.
@k20083 күн бұрын
I have a basic lifetime license and it's everything i need to improve my Photos.....i think applying all these add-ons creates an obvious artificial photo scene....
@JimNix3 күн бұрын
No worries, you certainly aren't required to get the latest if you don't need these tools.
@BogdanGrigore3 күн бұрын
i don't understand why do i need to pay for something new if i am a lifetime buyer. I bought that because i don't want any subscription model. I expect free updates of my software at least for some time ( a year or 3-4 major updates).
@colingrant3253 күн бұрын
No software provides that. What you purchased is a license to use the software you purchased for as long as your computer will run it. You did not purchase the a lifetime right to upgrades.
@kristiangodfrey61393 күн бұрын
I am very anti-subscription, but in the old days you'd buy the latest version of software when it was released, so this is no different. See it as 'Luminar Neo 2024'.
@colingrant3253 күн бұрын
@@kristiangodfrey6139 I am not anti subscription if it means the software keeps up with the game, it is the only realistic business model for a software house imo. Neo is miles behind the competition so in this case the subscription counts for nothing really other than lining the pockets of a company that is not up to speed.
@JimNix3 күн бұрын
With a lifetime license, you have access to the version you bought as long as your computer supports it. And you are getting some free updates with this version, but you don't get every new feature every time something new comes out.
Can color transfer apply to skin tone? Would appreciate your information.
@JimNix3 күн бұрын
That's a good question and as of now, I am not sure but I would think it could work. Will have to see once I have a copy.
@yeungeric63472 күн бұрын
@@JimNix Thank you Jim
@agent9533 күн бұрын
...but still no DNG workflow on import/export...
@doomommy3 күн бұрын
I am very excited for these upgrades! Especially the color selection and star rating. Thanks Jim ❤and finally virtual copies!!!!
@JimNix3 күн бұрын
thanks and yes so cool stuff coming soon!
@kiwi2xs3 күн бұрын
Cheers for the info Jim, I just cancelled my subscription. I don't use the AI gen stuff and there is nothing new that I need. Anything that Neo cannot do, On1 can do so mixing and matching between the two. The version i have works for me 👍
@JimNix3 күн бұрын
Hey no worries at all, I'm a firm believer that if you have a product that you like to edit with, you should use it. No one needs to have everything, that's for sure.
@colingrant3253 күн бұрын
So still no key-wording or decent metadata support, in fact still no real dam? Neo is getting left further and further behind. Colour range masking is nothing great - it has been around for ages in the competition. You are flogging a dead horse, Jim. Sorry.
@JimNix3 күн бұрын
Hi Colin, I appreciate the feedback and we can agree to disagree. The catalog/DAM is behind LR for sure, but these are steps in the right direction which are needed, but it's not even with LR yet. From an editing point of view, I believe Luminar works just as well with some unique/different/better tools than LR. And I love LR, and make some vids about it. It's a great product too. If you don't like Luminar, that's cool and no worries.
@geoffreyconnor45893 күн бұрын
I have Luminar but rarely use it. Not a patch on PS/LR/C1. Ok for sky replacement but that's it.
@JimNix3 күн бұрын
Sky replacment is good but not sure what you mean by not a patch on PS etc?
@daviddyephotography3 күн бұрын
where all of the additional EXTRA features they promised us to buy in last time ?
@mituldesai6663 күн бұрын
Yes it's useful tips... Liked.
@JimNix3 күн бұрын
thanks for watching!
@kjella.johansen14023 күн бұрын
A brilliant tutorial. Thanks a lot!
@JimNix3 күн бұрын
thanks for watching, glad you liked it!
@ulrichwenzel823 күн бұрын
hi jim thanks for your video. my old computer died and lightroom no longer support the old version six. need a subscription they tell me. so i tried their free month. nothing worked of course except that they continually wanted money after day two after id cancelled it. im glad that i found your video. the photo up load is different from earlier versions. why do the computer geeks change names for things? perhaps photo upload might work for people like me. after i saw what you did it worked immediately. if i dont kill someone before months end ill buy this. just have to get my head around the set up. your white balance tip is gold. why isnt that automatic? not something i would have ever considered. anyway progress and not perfection. thanks jim