7 SIMPLE LIGHTROOM TIPS every beginner photographer should know

[@stew_redman]

Just remember, when a photographer pushes their preset packs at you - they are all global adjustments. Always better to take the time and learn things like Nigel is showing. Every picture is individual.

[@AlanHoey86]

Lol I got an ad for a preset pack before the video started.

[@razorkid1525]

Agree. Nigel teaches you concepts that work even with your entry level camera. Presets can be a disaster when you have your entry oevel cam and the preset was built on that $4k camera...

[@phantasthma]

Can't be stayed enough, it's easy to think one of your presets is a go to for every picture. They're good foundations for learning to edit, but once you get how color grading and things work, it opens up a whole new door to some sick edits 🔥

[@stew_redman]

@flippy5118 Yes, this is true. I use presets all the time - my own presets. It's very easy to make your own presets and if you name them well you'll know what type of picture they suit.

[@kevins8575]

I'm going to watch this seven more times. Great techniques.

[@NigelDanson]

Remember in LR you never touch the RAW files. All the adjustments are just on top of that RAW file. Thanks for watching. Please give it a LIKE if you enjoy it. And consider subscribing. See you next Sunday.

[@pratik0300]

What was the location of the mountain? looks really amazing

[@manuelcrugliano7167]

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[@_shakawkaw]

Finally a good tutorial.... tired of seeing tutorials in lightroom just pumping the vibrance up and getting overly saturated photos, it doesn't even look good or real. Really nice vids and explanation, keep it up

[@uzibatish172]

Great video. Great photos. I loved the one with the white tree and the green tree. Amazing how you gave them a life.

[@tvlookplay]

Wow finally a youtuber that actually taught me some new things

[@aristeidisk.1254]

There are tons of videos out there with the same title. This is the only one that actually is gold in it's simplicity. No fancy curves, just simple things to keep in mind. Nice work!

[@martinsway11]

Nigel, your channel is the best. You're knowledgeable, humble, and your content is exactly what I need to step up my game. Thanks!

[@matthewp7428]

I've been following the channel for about a year now and my editing has evolved so much in that time due to all the lightroom tips here. The local adjustments and fine saturation and luminosity controls are a game changer once you get used to using them.

[@NigelDanson]

Awesome

[@matthewp7428]

@@NigelDanson I appreciate the channel and love all the tips and tricks. You really got me going with my wide angle lens as well. Keep it up!

[@v_stands_for_value124]

The negative clarity stunned me

[@jasonp9508]

Just swing that exposure back-and-forth to the two extremes! Great tip! Been using Lightroom for a couple years, and in a fraction of a second this helps you get your bearings before editing. Thanks for the great idea.

[@JorgeBravoPratscher]

You know what I liked the most? That you explained/revealed how you edit your pic whilst showing the screen and the process. Sure it was not perfect as you said in the video, but it gives you the idea on wot to do next. Well done Nigel!

[@MentalitaHrvatska]

this HDR-blending tip will save me from alot of headache i head for some years now while taking nature shots This shot of the tree in the snow might be one of my favorite photos you've shown us

[@amazingmandizvidza6293]

Thanks Nigel, you did not make it too complicated for beginners like me , will watch many more of your videos till i get there

[@explorer9239]

The best Lightroom editing tutorial ever.

[@iansoelins]

That photo with the snow-covered tree is phenomenal.

[@mariebird01]

Lots of great pointers to help with Lightroom. You put it in a way that it’s easy to understand, I’m very grateful for that. Thank you, Nigel. Your images always look so good. Lightroom editing is something I really want to get into, but have been scared to start, not knowing how destructive the tools might be, re my lack of knowledge. I understand photoshop a lot better, but now, following your tips here, and on your previous videos, you have given me the confidence to have a go! Thank you so much.

[@NigelDanson]

Lightroom is actually easier and non-destructive. You never actually change the RAW image

[@RFranks]

@@NigelDanson Also as a bonus this saves space as the only thing Lightroom saves is the settings applied to the photograph (unless you import it into Photoshop, then it will create a .tiff).

[@jaymitchosky]

Excellent work, mate. The image capability assessment in particular is a great starting point.

[@5915knox]

Really great video and I really appreciate how you are teaching, not only what to click but what to think about - very well done!

[@ATLLEO1170]

I LOVE HIGHLAND!!!!!!!!!!! so great drone can still fly in windy weather..with such great stability.

[@neilewins9920]

I took so much from this video...thanks Nigel, now subscribed and will be perving at all your other videos. Thanks mate

[@Chris-ez4yt]

I learned a lot from this video, in particular the power of local adjustments and the HDR images.

[@RsPWhytee]

Love the videos Nigel very helpful with landscape photography

[@_mgs2328]

Your videos are always helpful. Thanks from Japan!

[@danielmolenda2073]

By the way, I enjoy your KZbin page everything you put out is really good excellent and also I like the way you do your filming videos and also your photography is amazing. You expired me to do so much more thank you I appreciate that and thank you for your tips on editingand certain ideas for what cameras and what lenses? Thank you.

[@benoitpiret9065]

Really cool. Never went too much in grading but made me many to experiment a lot more

[@peppeppuccio2214]

You're great man, this way of working is very important to focus on details in areas...this is going to improve my pictures, I'm glad! Thanks!

[@nancyross2897]

Wow this short tutorial was packed with incredible tips, thank you

[@shanewise7625]

This is creative gold brother! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. New subscriber!

[@hurleygreen927]

GREAT ADVICE ABOUT "Preset packs"...we should all be learning to create our OWN presets! :) Thanks for this video..

[@petermayhew10]

Great job. As an intermediate LR user gave me more the think about especially regarding using more local adjustments. Thank you

[@mohsinajaz63]

Thanks Nigel, These are great tips, defiantly I'm gonna make my drone shots look better. thanks a lot..

[@skinnyflea2628]

This video was really well done! Super helpful. Thanks!

[@Petecycles]

Exposure up/down is a great tip, helps identify where to focus. Thks.

[@rachdoesmagic]

you are so good at teaching it's unbelievable!!!!

[@intheshed22]

Thank you Nigel, well presented and very helpful. Just flicked through your website, hope all is well and you're in good health

[@dave0147]

At last an easy to follow and very informative video

[@monastasya]

Just the best photo KZbinr ever:) Thank you so much!

[@NigelDanson]

😊

[@DonHalli]

Awesome video. Thanks Nigel!

[@davekarp7590]

Nigel, I watch a lot of videos on photography and your the first to connect all the dots. Oftentimes struggle deciding what a photo needs, your explanation makes so much since. Thanks for inspiring me to try these things.

[@follow_the_horizon]

some very basic tips but quite useful for bringing out the best from your photographs in post processing !

[@MrAlibaba1981]

I have to congratulate you on an absolutely outstanding video Nigel! I have watched many of your videos but this took what I thought I understood onto another level! Thank you and well done!

[@gothamelliott]

Absolutely marvelous, Nigel! I've learned so much! Thank you!!

[@ashleytoltonart]

Okay tip 5 actually blew my mind! I never actually thought about using that for landscape photography. Brilliant! Great video and thank you for all the helpful tips!

[@jorgschiele7314]

Thank you for your careful picture enhancements that treat these landscapes so well! Not easy to understand your accent ;-) Best regards from Germany, Joerg.

[@kingkaz2162]

Thanks for sharing Nigel! I was always curious as to what all these filters were for and you have made it easy to understand and feel what you felt then!

[@cliffordlofranco7049]

What a video bro! Can't thank you enough! Thank you so much you made life so much easier!

[@blabababab1]

I am an illustrator and I am getting into photography and I just now realized something interesting. In painting/illustration you are literally creating the composition from a blank cavas and every detail that exists in the final image has to be handmade. So in painting we are encouraged to draw only where it is necessary. Areas in shadow should be less detailed because that looks more natural and it helps the viewer's eyes to focus on the lighter areas. We should seldomly draw detail away from the focus of the image, and are discouraged to use progressive smaller brushes as we zoom in more and more since we want the entire image to feel unified and we want to use the visible brushtrokes to express ourselves. But in fotography, while the fundamentals are the same, the stranghs and drawbacks are quite the opposite... You don't have godlike control over the subject, you can't just move mountains to fit better on your frame but if you did everything right all the detail should be inprinted in a photo in a fraction of a second after the you presse the button. And it seems like you are encouraged to rescue every detail that was captures by the camera.

[@shanewise7625]

Hey great insight! Thanks!

[@sizwelungambethe6485]

you are a good teacher Nigel thank you for this video.

[@joshmoreland8798]

Nigel, I'm a huge fan of your photography. I'm not even a year into my photography journey but your advice has helped me on a profound level. Thank you so much for everything you do.

[@leilasmama01]

Really enjoy your videos ! Great tips 😃

[@solo8820]

Oh my. Thank you so much. New to editing. Very useful.

[@claypunk7718]

I didn’t expect to learn so many new things! thank you 🙏🏽

[@Eltargrimm]

Now, this was a great video full of sensible advice. I really liked the pictures you chose to demonstrate the points you made, great examples!

[@locksandblinds]

You mentioned using dehaze and clarity to create an ethereal look, and I love that method myself, I'm curious to know if you've ever used diffusion filters in your woodland scenes?

[@hr5641]

Very useful and through video. Had to like and subscribe. Thanks for putting out such great content

[@NHS1611]

Thanks so much, so amazing to get to learn from you !

[@mariosnicolaou8770]

Thank you Nigel for a very helpful and practical video. Very well put together :)

[@lightroomedit2192]

Beautiful!!!😍😍😍

[@richardbrown3434]

Really interesting video and some great tips. Thank you.

[@OHBrowne]

Great video, this has really helped me understand what I’m doing in Lightroom a bit better. Thanks Nigel!

[@redsharkdigital]

Nigel, you are so knowledgeable! We appreciate the great tips and will put them to use in the future.

[@jeannieb435]

Thank You Nigel! You explain things so clearly. Excited to apply your tips to my images. Thanks again!!

[@narichey1981]

My favorite way to handle saturation is export to Photoshop, switch to lab mode, and play with levels adjustment layers on the a and b channels, then blend into original image. Can get incredibly rich colors that way with no color clipping. Wish I didn't have to go to Photoshop to do it

[@AlanHoey86]

Fantastic Nigel, always inspiring me to improve my editing skills!

[@MarcusDrivesZxr]

I learned more here than I did in school fir an entire year

[@LouisDallara]

Good one for me, I use a DJI drone and struggle with fixing them in Lightroom, thanks for your tips ! Cheers

[@jmooch82]

As a beginner photographer who feels overwhelmed with Lightroom and the amount of things to change thanks Nigel. I’ll be sure to use these tips to help find my Lightroom groove. Spending time locally instead of globally is going to be big for me.

[@YourMaIsFit]

Just found this channel, absolutely amazing! As a relative beginner to photography and editing, this video was amazing. Very concise, loved the explanations for each part and was easy to follow. Wish more people did this instead of trying to push nonsense preset packs on you or filling you with completely false knowledge. Earned a like and follow 100%!

[@susanmclauchlan9358]

Thank you Nigel, a really helpful video. I can't wait to join one of your workshops. This was really helpful, again thank you.

[@BabaSteveMedia]

Thank you so much. This was Gold!

[@EmilWall]

This makes me seriously consider finally getting LR, after a few months of using sony's own software (imaging edge) and GIMP. It looks so user friendly compared to what I'm used to and being able to do local adjustments is really a game changer.

[@AngelWych1]

I have been using LR for a while now and you still give me loads more hints and tips that I can try. Another great video - thank you very much Nigel.

[@jasonhall9364]

Awesome video, I’m guilty of many of these. Never thought about removing clarity and adding haze.

[@richardsmith5021]

Great tips, especially liked the way you deal with contrast.

[@Tkachukjw]

Very helpful tutorial and look forward to more of your wise words...

[@hjkramer]

Hi Nigel, I'm new to Lightroom and this tutorial is fantastic. What version of LRC are you using? I'm trying to figure out how to do local adjustments but my menu doesn't show me that option. I'm using the latest LRC CC. Thanks!

[@josephstanski5180]

Thank you so much for this Nigel - It's what I like most about your site. Thank you.

[@user-wk8vo4ju7o]

Subscribed 👍👍nice video

[@simon01ize]

Another really useful video, interesting too thanks Nigel.

[@y0girap]

loved it thanks! learnt some good points today

[@craigd2319]

Wow - I have learnt so much from this and it has really changed the way I review my photos: thank you! I would love it if you could talk a picture through from start to finish - what settings did you use, what focal points, metering...all that stuff we have to think about in the field... and then post-processing to get the end result. There are loads of enthuisiasts like me that just take joy out of sharing a good photograph...but are inspired by generous professionals like you!

[@firepraj]

Dude, the thing you told about facebook is so true !

[@gjwhite]

This was excellent!

[@mauriziopulcini6208]

Best tip for me was multiple exposure. So simple on camera and in Lightroom too! I'll definitely use it

[@danrushmerskates6625]

Once again, so informative! Thank you

[@amnonsuodai9145]

One of the best video in this week. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Amnon in NYC.

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks a lot

[@michaelgoulding4425]

Great stuff, thanks Nigel. Massive fan of your LR tips videos, always very helpful

[@besosdenyc]

I learned soooo much! Thank you❤🔥👏🏽Can’t to start editing!

[@davorinaleksandra5379]

Just what I needed and what I was missing from my edits! I am a beginner so this was reallllyyyyy helpful! Thank You!

[@markwilliford7471]

Really good vid Nigel. Thank you so much. I have been using some of these techniques editing thousands of images from my 650 miles on the PCT. Local adjustments take more time but so often result in the best image we can extract from our files. Great tip to start by “exercising” the image with the exposure slider. Please bring us more vids walking through the steps you take as you work your favorite Iceland images. Also, will you be showing us a map of the territory you covered? That would be super-interesting. Thanks again for a very useful and fun vid - and I hope your cold gets better soon.

[@leniehulse1621]

Great stuff Nigel!

[@nelsonvazchillout]

Great, very informative video. Thanks Nigel.

[@CloneDaddy]

I've spent the last three years learning as many techniques as I could, Nigel. It's been a bit of an eye opener to be reminded of a few basics (such as HSL). I've got quite tricksy, and possibly over complicated some things. This has reminded me of Split Toning, too. I had been getting some good results with that, but it seems to have got lost by the wayside, somewhere. Thanks for the reminders. p.s. I've never used Lightroom, but all of these techniques have analogues in PS, in one way or another.

[@garysmith5838]

Thank you for your adjustment ideas.

[@dholahansr]

Thank you. Really appreciate your putting all of these techniques together in a way that makes sense.

[@anthonyplancherel8274]

Great tips Nigel!

[@subhashdeshmane7357]

Excellent tip... Very nice and useful

[@glynparry6598]

Thanks Nigel. Helpful, interesting and informative as always.