I Learned a New TRICK in LIGHTROOM Today

[@AnthonyMorganti]

In this tutorial, I demonstrate a Lightroom Trick for adjusting tones that was shared with me by Chris Howitt. ** I am an affiliate for all of the companies listed EXCEPT Affinity Photo. Please read my Code of Ethics Statement: onlinephotographytraining.com/code-of-ethics/ Tap into Adobe's Creative Cloud: bit.ly/2zwQ0nW Anthony Morganti’s MUST HAVE applications: At least one Non-Destructive RAW Editor Lightroom - bit.ly/2zwQ0nW Capture One - captureone.38d4qb.net/y1Djy (Save 10% with Promo Code: MORGANTI10) Luminar - bit.ly/2JUJxKw (Save with the Promo Code AM16) On1 Photo RAW - bit.ly/2zJmA9I (Save 20% with Promo Code: AM17) Exposure X6 - bit.ly/2U8UxrK (Save 10% with Promo Code: AnthonyMorganti) PhotoLab 4: tidd.ly/2HhiN9X At least one FULL Editing App: Photoshop - bit.ly/2zwQ0nW Affinity Photo - affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/ My MUST-HAVE Plugins: Topaz Gigapixel AI - bit.ly/3cDqa5J Topaz Sharpen AI - bit.ly/3cDqa5J Topaz Denoise AI - bit.ly/3cDqa5J *Save 15% on all Topaz Labs apps - use the Promo Code: AMDISC15 or instead of Topaz Denoise AI: On1 NoNoise AI - bit.ly/2zJmA9I (Save 20% with Promo Code: AM17) Nik Silver Efex Pro 2 - tidd.ly/3dc4gYm My MUST-HAVE Mac Utility: CleanMyMac X - Info: bit.ly/3jtVpU3 To save 10% on your purchase of CleanMyMac X: 1. Visit the CleanMyMac X store: bit.ly/3bEMuMx 2. Scroll down to the very bottom of the page and click on "Enter it now" under "Already have a coupon code?" 3. Paste the promo code TONY10 and hit "Verify" 4. The prices will be reduced, and you’ll be able to select the license and proceed with the payment ** Note that all of the promo codes listed above may not work on sale products. *** I am an affiliate for all of the companies listed EXCEPT Affinity Photo. Please read my Code of Ethics Statement: onlinephotographytraining.com/code-of-ethics/ Please follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/anthonymorganti/ View my recommended gear list: www.amazon.com/shop/anthonymorganti As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I use this software to record my screen and make parts of my screen enlarge and zoom out so you can see it: Screenflow: telestream.pxf.io/DMrW2 Unsure of how to price your photography? Check the 2019 Guide to Pricing Your Photography: amzn.to/2S1CiU7 I am an affiliate for all of the companies listed EXCEPT Affinity Photo. Please read my Code of Ethics Statement here: onlinephotographytraining.com/code-of-ethics/ Thank you!

[@chrishowitt9654]

Hi Anthony, thanks for sharing. I forgot to mention, once you've made your Luminance adjustments you can use the Balance slider to fine tune it a little more. Blending only works with colour.

[@AnthonyMorganti]

Cool, thanks!

[@grahamegannon9708]

Great tip Anthony and for sharing it with us.

[@niftytwo]

Thanks

[@AnthonyMorganti]

Thank you Neville!

[@woseleyjordan]

You did a video about editing with 2 screens in lrc..Could you let me know which video..nice trick by the way

[@dougtunison]

Excellent idea - thanks for passing it on!

[@davelock3166]

What a great feature. It certainly makes things pop and give a bit more life. Thanks to you and Chris.

[@RoadWearyPilot]

I discovered that when I first saw the color grading. Since I had no clue how to use the wheels effectively, I started messing about with the sliders. I thought, wow, a mid tone adjustment, Mikey Likey! I hadn’t thought about saving them until the end. Great tip! Thanks to you and Chris!

[@Centauri27]

Great tip! I'll be sure to try it out. I've avoided the colour wheels until now.

[@RandyFinch]

Very timely. Thanks, Anthony and Chris. Just yesterday I was trying to adjust the midtones of an image without affecting the shadows or highlights. I tried doing it with Curves, but that didn't work very well. This is just what I need.

[@jody1622]

Thanks Chris and Anthony!

[@jeffnewman8261]

Cool trick. I look forward to trying it

[@pianoman6639]

Thanks Anthony .. can’t wait to try this and thanks extend to Chris

[@jlopez7596]

Thanks for sharing chris and anthony for providing the video

[@aes53]

Thanks!

[@AnthonyMorganti]

Thank you!

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Interesting. I will indeed try it.

[@brucekraft744]

I'm definitely looking forward to trying this out! Thanks, Anthony!

[@karayuschij]

Wow!! I love it!

[@keithpinn152]

Great tip Chris and Anthony! Thanks for sharing.

[@TC_Conner]

I'll definitely be giving that great little tip a try! Thanks Anthony and Chris!

[@deborahburd5876]

thank you! I have played with the color wheels but love seeing what the sliders do.

[@francesmarycassidy9619]

Thankyou for this really Great tip!!..👍🏻

[@karinaport]

Gracias, Anthony and Chris!!! Will give this tip a try!!- Carlos.

[@frand6822]

I've been doing this for while and it also works great with B&W images.

[@susanmeyer8885]

Thanks for a great tip!

[@bolt339]

Good stuff, will definitely give it a go

[@tomservo3728]

Thanks Anthony!

[@borisharold]

I ve been using that trick as well and find that pushing a bit that Mid slider gives a ver "film" like quality , specially on portraits ..

[@TLeightonWomack]

Excellent. Thanks to both of you!

[@skyphotography643]

Thanks for sharing, I frankly find some difficulties with the tone curve but this trick might help👍

[@eddiehenrik4869]

I just went back to my latest edits in LR. Wow! What a difference. Guess what I'll be doing from now on. Thanks for sharing.

[@stefannilsson5907]

Hi!! Tanks Anthony, intersting use of this slider. However, I find it easier and more controllable to grab the midpoint of the Tone Curve and move it up or down. Will just change the luminance without altering white or black point.

[@peterchaloner5994]

HI Anthony, thanks for that tip/trick. I know you use and demonstrate both Lightroom & On1 Raw, I have both myself and wondered how you have your system set up so you can edit photos in either Lightroom or On1 without them affecting each other. Look forward to receiving your view, thanks & keep up the great work. Pete👍

[@kevins8575]

I've used a similar idea. The five regions of the histogram act as sliders, so you can drag parts of the overall luminance.

[@EduardLopezArcos]

I'm using this for some months and since then I rarely use Tone Curve tool.

[@aes53]

Hi Anthony, great video. I have kind of a peripheral question. The first image you edited, the sea scape with the pier and boat. Looking at it closely if seems in part to mimic a pen and ink drawing, particularly the dock. Unless I am misunderstanding what I seeing is seems to be a cool effect. Do you have a tutorial on how to do it?

[@joewigginsfortynine]

I use lightroom all the time and I will try this

[@Pomdaddy]

Thanks Chris…and Anthony

[@redbutton_photo]

I've been doing this for a couple of months now in lieu of dodge and burn in portraits. It gives the image a way more natural look. Can also enhance or inform where to dodge and burn. There, I've shared my own. Can you do a video on that?

[@alankefauver6187]

This trick also works in Adobe ACR.

[@jaymcnaughton8368]

Does anyone have any idea why my Light room does not have a color grading tab?

[@BritScientist]

I have used this trick for a year. As a rule I move highlights slider to the left on portraits.

[@Suhailkhan53]

Great tip

[@ticticboom1]

Where is the colour grading tab? I can't find it.

[@chrishowitt9654]

It should be in the develop screen on the right hand side. If its not there it could be deactivated, right click on the tabs and you should be able to activate it

[@ticticboom1]

@@chrishowitt9654 Thanks for your reply, I have opened every tab, and still can't see it. Is it because I amm using Lightroom CC?

[@chrishowitt9654]

I use LR classic but I found this video for LRcc. Haven't watched it but it could be your solution.

[@howardrankin7119]

This could be very useful

[@TerjeAsphaug]

I have been doing this to every picture for a long time. Thought everybody knew about this

[@robertcorlet512]

Good one!

[@Rene-cm6go]

First trick that I know before you.. 😉

[@desertfox6868]

Why is this limited to Lightroom, wouldn't it work using Camera Raw in Photoshop too?

[@EmilPozarphoto]

and Bridge .. e.g. ACR

[@meiminemy]

It's like the 'Ambience' slider on Snapseed.

[@jensb3490]

Funny in a way, cuz I've been using those sliders from day one - they are brilliant. 100% worth trying out, if you have never used them. You won't be disappointed.... Happy shooting everyone...

[@michaelmillward8006]

Great one. Obvious I guess after you've been shown.

[@ingog4685]

👍🏻

[@TC_Conner]

First!!

[@LuckyDutch2011]

Nice tip, but I wouldn't call it a "trick", it's one of the many tools available in Lightroom

[@mlrodri]

Thanks!

[@AnthonyMorganti]

Thank you Marcelo!

[@debbieshriner1308]

Thanks

[@johntaylor4720]

Thanks

[@AnthonyMorganti]

Thank you John!