Creating atmosphere and mood in your images using Luminar 4.3

[@tdcrom]

Its great how subtle you are using sliders. Nice video, thanks.

[@karlthefirst8690]

Great video, Gary. I understand why people get themselves so out of joint about this stuff: they’ve spent years learning truly complex software like Photoshop and they’re afraid that now every beginner on Instagram will be able to do the same things with Luminar. But the fact is, without a good photographer/editor with a good eye working the controls, the final images will never look right, so I say bring on the innovation and we can all decide what we want to use ourselves. Thanks for the video, really shows what Luminar can do, if only a from a time-saving perspective versus the same edit done in PS.

[@GaryMcIntyrePhotographer]

Glad you enjoyed the video and yeah agree it takes time to learn photography and editing and with practice you'll eventually get the results you are after. New technology only enhances what you have already learned so won't impact on you overall outcome only improve on it. Many thanks for watching😀👍👍

[@karlthefirst8690]

Totally agree, Gary. I’ve been learning LR/PS for a few years now but I still love testing out Luminar for different things. I think all three can make a pretty good workflow together for those who want to make it work.

[@keith2599]

That image is absolute beautiful, Looks amazing and wonderful....

[@skooter3409]

Can't wait till you get Luminar AI. Respect your opinions regarding Luminar because you have such a good understanding of it. Great video and edit!! Thanks!

[@GaryMcIntyrePhotographer]

Thanks for watching Susan and I'm looking forward to the new software and giving it a go 😀👍👍

[@voxxxxxy]

Gradient mask on a vignette... brilliant idea! I've mucked about with the erase brush on a vignette but you just showed me how to get where I want with no fuss or bother. You're a top man Gary :D

[@GaryMcIntyrePhotographer]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching and commenting 🙏😁👍

[@mauriceprokaziuk337]

Another great lesson. Learning so much from you. Thanks Gary. I have pre purchased Luminar AI and looking forward to see what it does.

[@GaryMcIntyrePhotographer]

Thanks again for watching Maurice. Yeah me too, looking forward to putting it through its paces 😁😁👍

[@cmdrvex]

Nice to see how you build up the layers. I'll wait to see your videos on the new software before committing.

[@GaryMcIntyrePhotographer]

Many thanks for watching glad you enjoyed it. And yeah once I've test driven there will definitely be videos😁🙏👍

[@hibeesal]

Thanks again Gary it's always informative to watch your ideas and techniques. On the subject of Luminar Ai well I'm a glutton for new software so yes it's on order. It is as you say a completely new application not an upgrade to Luminar 4 and can be trialled for 30 days side by side. Skylum have intimated that they will support Luminar 4 for a year following Ai launch and I think with enough pressure from users support may be extended beyond. No mistake there's definitely room for improvement and at the end of the day the users will decide.

[@GaryMcIntyrePhotographer]

Thanks for watching Alan and yeah totally agree in regards to new software. There is always room for new stuff that helps the in the workflow😀👍👍

[@chiangmaicharlies]

A superb in-depth tutorial - thanks.

[@GaryMcIntyrePhotographer]

Glad it was helpful! many thanks for watching really appreciated 😀👍👍

[@tomhughes5123]

great images Gary .. iv seen you somewhere tv im sure

[@GaryMcIntyrePhotographer]

Thanks very much Tom, appreciated 🙏😁👍 as for tv no not me 😁

[@צילום-ס1נ]

Thanks Gary; l’ve learnt so much from you and wish you’ll continue the Luminar 4.3 tutorials regardless of Luminar AI which I’m not going to purchase - As a Windows user I feel betrayed that promises have not been kept. Luminar 4.3 LR plug-in plus Topaz studio 2 gives me all the creativity I need. Your instruction is invaluable.

[@GaryMcIntyrePhotographer]

Thanks for watching and yes I'll be continuing with Luminar 4.3 tutorials as well as AI when it's released. Also adding more Lightroom and Photoshop tutorials to the channel.😀👍👍

[@jenshagelstein7695]

great ideas, great tutorial! thank you so much, Gary. Greetings from Hamburg, Jens

[@GaryMcIntyrePhotographer]

Thanks so much Jens, glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching 😀👍👍

[@davidfimio6637]

Great video as always...the gradient on a vignette ! who knew! I've already pre ordered the Luminar AI and looking forward to adding it to my workflow as well...

[@GaryMcIntyrePhotographer]

Glad you found it helpful David, thanks again for watching really appreciated 🙏👍😁

[@Davidd8655]

Very interesting to watch your workflow Gary 👏

[@GaryMcIntyrePhotographer]

Glad you enjoyed it David, thanks for watching 🙏😁👍

[@malcolmyates7087]

Great tutorial as always Gary thanks for that

[@GaryMcIntyrePhotographer]

Very welcome Malcom, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks again for watching 😁🙏👍

[@shirishpandey3503]

Lovely tutorial Gary

[@GaryMcIntyrePhotographer]

Thanks again for watching Shirish, glad you enjoyed it🙏😁👍

[@yvonneprance3745]

Brilliant !! Thank you Gary..... I love Luminar 4.3 and will continue to use it as I am getting comfortable with layers ( thanks to great tutorials ). In saying that, I have pre-ordered Luminar AI and am looking forward to using it too. If I don't use it too often it won't matter, it's not expensive and might be great for quick jobs...... we shall have to wait and see.....lol

[@GaryMcIntyrePhotographer]

Totally Yvonne, it'll fit in the workflow where it needs to👍 thanks again for watching😁🙏👍

[@ozguy80]

Brilliant ... thanks, mate!

[@GaryMcIntyrePhotographer]

Glad you enjoyed it👍thanks for watching😁🙏👍

[@christopherlofquist1]

Great video Gary! Thanks for your opinion on Luminar Ai! I also need to evaluate Luminar Ai before I promote it to friends and family!

[@GaryMcIntyrePhotographer]

Glad you enjoyed it Chris thanks again for watching. I'm looking forward to giving it a go😁🙏👍

[@derekb3653]

Very useful and interesting vid on this, thank you Gary. Agree with you re Luminar AI - I think the launch from Skylum itself was badly handled, so I'm currently quite negative BUT I do think if the programme is good, I might be interested. Too little information yet methinks. (seperate note, never been interested in putting figures, dragons etc into photos, but now I'm thinking a really really reduced image in an autumn themed shot....for Halloween. I might actually give it a try...). Thanks again for the tutorials, always interesting.

[@GaryMcIntyrePhotographer]

Hi Derek and glad you enjoyed it.I personally love photo composting work as it lets your mind and ideas roam free. yeah with Halloween just around the corner that would be a great idea😀👍👍

[@davidharrison8948]

Brilliant. Thank you

[@GaryMcIntyrePhotographer]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching🙏😁👍

[@robertmeyerson1618]

Enjoyed the video. I learned a lot. For me, working with layers needs to become a more normal workflow. -The new Luminar AI looks great, but I'll need a new computer (Using a mid-2010 IMac that won't die).... I may switch to a PC. Lots to consider. Thanks, Gary. I appreciate your thoughts at the end of the video.

[@GaryMcIntyrePhotographer]

Thanks again Robert , glad you found it helpful. And yes I couldn't do another video without mentioning it. Looking forward to giving it a go😁🙏👍

[@DiviPhotos]

cool video

[@xiaobaozha]

Have only recently stepped into Luminar 4 and experience an almost perfect balance of looks/AI tools with full control behind. The new Luminar AI seems to be nothing more than an ‘Instagram’ app, so disappointing. Looking forward to seeing some content on the matter, not least on the view that they release ‘new’ products without ever fixing the old versions. Perhaps I am being unfair 🤷‍♂️

[@GaryMcIntyrePhotographer]

It'll be good to see what it can do😁👍👍

[@cadencecreeker]

Thank you Gary for another educational video. I am always learning new things from you. Do you have any idea when the launch date is for Luminar AI?

[@GaryMcIntyrePhotographer]

Thanks again Dean, glad you enjoyed the video. No date has been set yet as far as I know, during holiday season is what we've been told. So later in year I would think😁🙏👍

[@bracouda06]

Hello Gary great tuto but can you active the subtitle thanks you very Much

[@GaryMcIntyrePhotographer]

Thanks for watching and I'll go back in and see if I can 😀👍👍

[@cjphotography77]

Gary, please explain the add new adjustment layer. And create stamped layer. What are they doing?? I USE them, but I don't know understand them clearly....

[@GaryMcIntyrePhotographer]

Hi Carlos, an adjustment layer is a blank layer that applies any corrections (adjustments) you have made to the layers below, exposure, vignette for example but indeed any of the adjustments available in Luminar 4.3. Think of it as a piece of glass lying on top of the rest of the image that you can draw on or colour (adjustments) and these drawing will show as well as your underlying layers. If you turn the adjustment layer off, any that you have made (adjustments) on THAT layer will turn off also without affecting whats underneath. Using an adjustment layer on its own also allows you to dial back the opacity of any made on that layer. What a stamped layer does is gathers up all the information of the layers below including images and 'stamps/merges' them into one single layer - as if that was the original picture file ( and not the imported one) I often stamp layers and then delete the underlying layers (except original) to speed up processing power. Did that help explain any? thanks for watching 😀👍👍

[@cjphotography77]

THANKS Gary! Great info man.

[@ronnyb5890]

hey Gary,i see you didnt upgrade to luminar AI yet,will you be doing so?,or will you stay with luminar 4?,is it worth upgrading to luminar AI anyway?

[@GaryMcIntyrePhotographer]

Hi Ronny, it's not released yet, later this year and yeah I'm looking forward to trying it to see what it can do😁🙏👍

[@avnerbenzvi8757]

what we will do with Luminar AI what missing Layers

[@GaryMcIntyrePhotographer]

Thanks for watching Avner. As for layers there is a brush that can emulate layer effects, not best description sorry. I'll wait and give it a spin to see how far it can be pushed in the layer department 😁👍🙏

[@notmyname8527]

Sep 10 and they already announced the new AI. Imagine those who bought it after your video.