Loupedeck CT: Intro to Adobe Photoshop

In this tutorial Adam of First Man Photography will show you how Loupedeck CT integrates with Adobe Photoshop CC and Adobe Camera Raw. Learn how to efficiently edit, color-grade and utilize workspaces using Loupedeck CT, for a faster more creative editing workflow.
Note: This video features an older version of the Loupedeck Software. The new software features improved UI and enhanced functionality.
00:10 Home screen in Photoshop
00:53 Basic tools and functions
01:22 New layer and Spot Removal
01:53 Brush Tool parameters adjustments
02:19 Lasso tool and Content-Aware fill
02:50 Curves adjustments
03:57 Selecting Foreground and Background Color
05:40 Layers Control
06:30 Export
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[@LeszekLata]

After using a mouse and a standard keyboard for the past 15 years, I am not sure I would want to complicate my workflow even more with this. I will just stick to my keyboard shortcuts and save £469.00 thank you It looks cool though 👍

[@LetiziaCamboni]

Something that I understand from your product is that it seems to be made for people that are not into shortcuts and that just want easy access to tools and options without using/learning shortcuts. It means that your focus needs to be on intuitivity and user-friendliness. It also means that your software neeeeds to be super intuitive and user-friendly as well! I'm not a shortcut user, so I love the idea of your product a lot, but I've seen many reviews that are making me wonder if the Loupedeck is gonna be reliable (not disconnecting) and natural to use enough. I certainly don't want to struggle hours fighting with a puzzling software! I haven't tested it yet but I way wait until some key features get fixed :)

[@phillgriffith]

Looks like a fabulous gadget, and perhaps well made as Loupdeck improve quality of it's products, given the original Loupdeck was very poor and the subsequent Loupdeck + an enormous improvement, but as much as I like the idea of this, it will surely add to the workflow in Photoshop and Lightroom. All of Adobe apps are optimised for mouse and keyboard use and unless you're new to computers a this is so intuitive. Adding the CT requires a learning curve, and I am so sure that after a while and seasoned PS or LR user will return to just using a mouse and keyboard. Looks like a good design (I hope that is USB-C), and thanks for allowing comments on a commercial KZbin page - which gives me confidence in your organisation.

[@Roonitochka]

Please, where can we find out how to set it up as you describe? Not sure how you managed to do the panning and the curve dial. Thanks

[@LeicaCat]

Looks like a neat interface to do everything I can already do faster via shortcut keys. But, it does *look* cool.

[@brandonelliotphotography]

A tutorial using the CT and CaptureOne would be mega!!

[@Loupedeck]

Currently Capture One is not supported for the CT, we are waiting for the API from Phase One so that we can make the best integration possible!

[@brandonelliotphotography]

@@Loupedeck yay!! Can't wait till it's supported!!

[@coolcat23]

@@brandonelliotphotography There is now an extended Capture One profile available for download from the Loupedeck website. It doesn't seem to use the API but use keyboard shortcuts instead but I hope it is nevertheless useful.

[@jakubcap1953]

Hello, is there any chance to avoid zooming on picture while using dials assigned to other controls (contrast, clarity etc.)... Whenever I turn any dial it zooms, in the end all dials are useless then... I am really disappointed so far :( I have now both Loupedeck CT and +, and both of them are doing the same zooming thing in PS and Camera Raw...

[@westpalmbeachphotostudios66]

this is what I am trying to sort out myself. in adobe raw, every time I move a dial it zooms into 100% despite global zoom set to 33%

[@aircapture4536]

HI, could you pls share or export your settings ? thanks

[@sukhanovae]

Just amazing device!

[@itsbenniblack]

i want that hoodie!!!!!!!!!!

[@skywalkies77]

Are all the controls on the device assignable? I.e can I choose which brush dynamics are controlled by the dials? Also, is it just the video or is it slightly laggy coz when you’re turning the dials for brush size it looks delay.

[@lesdiscrets]

@L L I so much agree with you. Just with the keyboard shortcuts i am pretty sure i go two times faster than this demo

[@petermgruhn]

This ended up putting me off. There are maybe some bits that would be cool, but it looked like mostly more work for the same ends. Also wasn't convinced the presenter actually used PShop. Also wasn't convinced that Adobe Camera Raw appeared. I'll watch a couple more vids, but now I have to be convinced.

[@PhotoKitchen425]

You will have my money when the product works with Capture One.

[@MickeyMan1966]

And my for ACDSee Ultimate.

[@coolcat23]

There is now an extended profile for Capture One available for download from the Loupedeck website.

[@JE2PO]

Can I run a pre save colour adjustment action using a button on Loupedeck live

[@Loupedeck]

Hi there, you can map Photoshop Actions on the Loupedeck to use one button to run a pre-made set of color adjustments. We don't have access to the Camera Raw presets, so those can't be mapped to a button unfortunately. Let us know if this answered your question :)

[@timpowell9122]

Where is the profile that he is using? looks better than the default version, also my default version has stopped working.

[@Loupedeck]

Hello, we're sorry you're experiencing issues using your console. Please contact Customer Support they will be happy to assist you. Please contact us here: loupedeck.com/en/support

[@ervinisimo]

Hello. I bought the Loupedeck Live to mainly do colour work in Photoshop. It's been really hard to set it up the way I want to use it. My main issue is that I can't find a way to access the different colour channels in Photoshop within the loupedeck for eg with Colour Balance, Hue/Sat, Selective colour and curves, the options are very limited. All I want the Loupedeck to do is being able use the knobs/dials to move the sliders in those adjustments layers as those adjustments have multiple channels in them . Any help would be awesome, thanks!

[@steezlime]

Have you found a solution? It is a tad absurd that so many people is struggling with that...

[@WeyrdSonRecords]

Hi @Loupedeck I'm having quite a hard time pairing my new CT to Photoshop. Premiere pro is not a problem, I have access to the full tool palette, but working on Photoshop is another story. Is it supposed to be a plug and use thing or is there something to install within the software (like I did in Premiere, adding the Loupedeck CT in the "Surface Control" section. I thought there would be an option a bit similar in Photoshop but there isn't)? I checked the set up and support sections on your website and still I haven't found any tip. Also, I clicked the "Contact Support" link to the bottom of your website but this one doesn't lead anywhere, which is why I have to request for help over here on KZbin...

[@scottabergermd]

Great device. How will it work in conjunction with a Wacom cintiq and its remote control buttons? Also how can it connect to a Mac Pro without a usb c connector?

[@Loupedeck]

The CT and our other devices work great with Wacoms devices! We have a USB adapter in our CT packaging, we will also include bluetooth support in the future.

[@thebestactiontipschannel4587]

very good

[@LyndsayLionHead]

Is this guide outdated? My Photoshop profile doesn't look like this out of the box. How does the device decide to switch into Dynamic Layer Properties workspace? Until I figure out how that happens, it will slow my workflow down because it can't become muscle memory.

[@Loupedeck]

Hi! This video is over 1,5 years old, and since then both Photoshop and our software have changed quite a lot. You can find the "Layer Properties (Dynamic)" workspace from the left-hand-side menu, and assign to any button you like. We recommend assigning workspaces to the round buttons.

[@LyndsayLionHead]

@@Loupedeck Can I get a detailed description of why and when the dynamic layer property workspace is activated? That is super critical information to getting use out of the current profile. Do you have documentation for the new profile?

[@LyndsayLionHead]

@@Loupedeck Since I don't know how this part of the profile operates, I just bypassed it and created a layer style workspace that is activated by a button.

[@Loupedeck]

The Layer Properties (Dynamic) workspace consists of dynamic pages for both the dials and touch buttons, that automatically get filled with actions and adjustments from the Properties panel of the selected layer. It is like any other workspace in the sense that you can assign it to any button, and need to press that button for it to active. You can also add dynamic layer properties as a dial and/or touch button page to any other workspace you want. In addition, you can assign specific adjustments or actions to the dials or touch buttons, that will stay there regardless of the layer selected. By default, you have the bottom row of the touch buttons filled with actions that are commonly used with layer masks.

[@petermgruhn]

I'm having another look because I got a cintiq and I'm having keyboard issues. Maybe there's a better way to place things so I can use both. I'm not sure there'd be a place to place this and not sure I could learn to work it just by touch. But it's smaller, maybe I could find a way to work it. Also looking at ways to make a nicer in PShop control center for my tools MY tools. Will try to be all open minded and stuff and have another watch. I WANT to like this.

[@antoniofilipe70]

Can you create a another vídeo focus on OBS: Make scenes, transitons, filters... using the Loupdeck Live? That we can use in diferent situations like Zoom Tutorials? This is a powerfull tech but very confusing, Thank you very much

[@Loupedeck]

Thank you for the suggestion! It will be forwarded to the team :)

[@antoniofilipe70]

@@Loupedeck Thank you very much for your good videos

[@Minotaurus007]

Looks like Loupdeck makes an easy workflow much more complicated. :-(

[@Loupedeck]

How so?

[@dougvaughan2897]

@@Loupedeck well for starters, the screens on the ct don't match exactly what's in this video. also, it's impossible to change the actions of the rotating buttons. i wanted to like this device but it's just not happening. plus loupedeck doesn't respond to emails or facebook messages.

[@rojohnalviola7433]

Curves on photoshop does not work, and in adobe camera raw, there is no rotation wheel

[@Loupedeck]

With any issues, please contact our customer support so they can investigate it further: support.loupedeck.com/

[@DoronTshuva770]

hi, i seen it works with after effects, but how? and can i make it detect other programs like OBS or even games to make macros?

[@Loupedeck]

We actually just had a really good review on this: www.provideocoalition.com/loupedeck-ct-review-part-1-the-hardware-and-the-software/ Currently it can only detect Loupedeck support software, but very soon we will be releasing a "plug-in maker" which will allow you to expand the console to how you see fit.

[@joeclarkx]

This looks soooo convoluted. Solution looking for a problem

[@IlluminateTBAY]

no kidding.. just click on the fill page.. blah blah.. shift-f5 seems a tad quicker to me lol

[@P222RL]

unfortunately it can't wake up together with iMac , need to unplug and replug every time when my iMac wakes up.........

[@Loupedeck]

Some Mac's display issues with ethernet-type devices and waking up from sleep. Apple are aware of this, we are also looking for possible solutions from our end.

[@felipegl5000]

Where i buy in Brazil?!?! :(

[@Loupedeck]

Currently we do not have any retailers in Brazil, but you can order it through our website, we ship worldwide.

[@maxvanlogologomax6971]

Jeepers, it's quicker and easier to just use the keyboard than programming and learning all those buttons and dials.

[@ricardourroz9322]

With all due respect this is so counterintuitive. So much faster just press shurtcuts and than different buttons..

[@johngalt8708]

Thanks for convincing me not to buy it.