PRO Photography COLOR GRADING in LIGHTROOM!

[@SightseeingStan]

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[@StephaanBOSS56]

66 years of age and never touched a camera before I retired, now 4 years ago. And now I am obsessed by photography. Tried to learn some Photoshop on my own, but I keep forgetting how it works. Lr is easier and works fine for me. It's guys like you, who help me make better edits of my photo's. You explain things very well, calm and precise. Thank you so much. I liked and subscribed immediately. Greetings from Belgium and Happy New Year.

[@SightseeingStan]

Hi Stephaan! Thanks so much for your message, really appreciated your kind words! I'm glad to hear you have found a love for photography and very excited to read that this video was helpful to you! Happy holidays! 👋

[@eliasketomaki]

I finally found a tutorial that answers my questions about the tool. I've watched a ton of these and usually the 'teacher' spends 3/4 of the video showing what each slider does and then quickly edits a photo. They never explain why they chose to use a certain colour. 'I want to make this more moody so let's add blue to shadows and green to the midtones.' Ok, but WHY did you add blue and green? WHY some other colours wouldn't work? You really took the time to explain that and I'll watch some of your other videos for sure!! 🙌🏻

[@SightseeingStan]

Really glad to hear you found the video helpful! 👍👍

[@LxShiriga]

wtf its rare to see tutorial vids this good. instant thumbs up

[@SightseeingStan]

Really appreciate that 👍

[@Mike-VR]

Best ever explanation of this tool I have ever seen. Well done Stan!

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@divyanshkataria6235]

Best video on colour grading so far

[@fatemehsugrue3006]

Your explanations are SOOOOO WELL DONE.

[@SightseeingStan]

I'm glad you liked the video! 🙋‍♂️

[@opti420sk]

Great video! Love how you went from editing a simple flat image to a real image :D

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad you liked it!

[@jimthomson9044]

Great job: clean, direct, presentation without (thankfully) wasting 2-3 minutes with stupid intro package. Excellent presentation, I think I finally "get" color grading and how to put it to use. Thanks!

[@borneofilms]

Dude I've watched half the clip and would already give you a double thumbs up if KZbin allowed it. Very clear, informative, demystifying, on point, no time wasted. Thank you

[@SightseeingStan]

Double thumbs up should be a thing! 😄 Glad you found it helpful 👍

[@chrisfitch972]

What a great breakdown! Using the gradient image to show clearly how the different tools function was helpful.

[@SightseeingStan]

Thanks Chris! Nice to hear you found it helpful 👍

[@garyrowe58]

Came here to say that too! Showing the gradient really helps in understanding what each option dors, and for me a big takeaway was that the shadows adjustment had a really strong effect on the 75-50% grey, the mids to the 50-25% grey. And then the way the mids adjustment could be made more/less prominent by the slider ... I've always ignored this panel in lrc, but will be using it more from now on! Thanks.

[@trailblazer_nomad]

I've watched many tutorials on YT and none of them explain how the color grading tool works as well as yours. Thank you.

[@SightseeingStan]

Happy to help!

[@sro9618]

Thank you for simplfying the Color Wheel Feat. I have been attempting to use it, but never fully grasped how it worked. With your demo, I'm now more confident that I'll be able to utilise this feature better! 👌

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad to hear this video was helpful! 👍

[@jayminparmar7733]

the best part you explain is blending and balance...highly appreciated 💖💖

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad you think so!

[@GeoffGrant2010]

Thanks Stan. Nice and clear starting with the basics and building up. I appreciate the on/off and the closeup to really see the differences. Also the use of complementary colors was good too. I would enjoy an “advanced” video a little later. I didn’t notice the background music too much, but as someone with a hearing problem, the less of that the better. Thanks. I’m subscribing. Geoff

[@SightseeingStan]

Thanks a lot Geoff! Could definitely do a more advanced video in the future, good idea 👍

[@doctorchan3138]

this is simple but very useful for color grading

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@miguel-gd9ld]

Hey, your explanation is so clearest than others. I wondered regard color grading but since I watched your videos, those doubt was removed from my mind. By the way, I'm watching you from dominican republic.

[@SightseeingStan]

Thanks Miguel! 🇩🇴👍

[@melissam731]

Excellent tutorial. I really like how you explain pairing it with real photos. Thanks.

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gabrysgabriukas]

Actually, you are the only one who normally explained to me how to use color grading tool. I was sliding it like crazy without knowing what blending and balance actually mean, and now I know that they are not for specific color but for all shadows, midtones, and highlights.

[@SightseeingStan]

@@gabrysgabriukas Really glad to hear I was able to help you out! Thanks for leaving a comment! 🙏

[@gabrysgabriukas]

@@SightseeingStan Thanks for reply, I am also really worried about the colors on diffrent devices and monitors. For example on my phone (ips)colors of photos looking not the same as on my oled laptop. Could you make video about monitors and colors, callibrations. I wouod like to hear your explaination on this topic.

[@callumbuttery5972]

Perfect explanation of how it can be used. I've been using lightroom for years but I have stayed clear of color grading as it wasn't clear how powerful it can be if used correctly. Nice work man!

[@SightseeingStan]

Appreciate your comment Callum! Glad you enjoyed the video 👍

[@Wistbacka]

Thank you! Your two videos on calibration and now this color grading tool has now opened up a whole new world for me with lightroom. Subbed!

[@SightseeingStan]

Very cool! Glad you liked those video!

[@stephenelderphoto]

I’m just subscribed due to the high quality of your presentation. I finally get the color grading controls after this excellent tutorial and I just want to say thanks Stan.

[@SightseeingStan]

Appreciate that Stephen! Glad you found it helpful! 👍

[@paoloLify]

This was super helpful, the examples made it easy to understand, thank!

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johnpaulmagalang2044]

Damn, this is the first time I've seen a one-eye-blinker-when-talking guy and he teaches cool stuff about Lightroom. Awesome.

[@SightseeingStan]

Haha! Is that a thing?! 😅

[@jean-francois2180]

First time I watch one of your videos. Great explanation, very clear and step by step. I agree with the others ref the music being distracting but I did sign up. Keep going!

[@SightseeingStan]

Much appreciated, Jean-Francois! 👍 The music has been duly noted

[@peterhamilton8913]

Thanks for your excellent video tutorial. I have been struggling with colour grading in ACR and you have explained and demonstrated this tool so well. New subscriber.

[@SightseeingStan]

Thanks for subscribing Peter! Really glad you found the video helpful. 👋

[@wojtasmax]

Thank you for laying that in leymans terms. I was so hooked while watching you that I didn't even realize there was music in the background ;)

[@marioo_dg5735]

Thank you so much for making the video. It helps me a lot for sure!

[@SightseeingStan]

Nice to hear that! 👍

[@richardjoiner4033]

That was an excellent explanation. Now I understand that the color of the highlights can be different than the mid and shadow tones and how to use the balance slider. Thanks!

[@apollo-9725]

Thanks it's really cool thing to know I have always used things like exposure and contrast

[@SightseeingStan]

Great to hear!

[@Bernatchly]

This was a fantastic tutorial. I've always hated editing my photos as I've never totally knew what to do to give them that extra little something, but I'll certainly start messing with the colour grading tool now!

[@nonamenosurname8516]

Thanks for video, i am new to lrc and ps. After watching other youtubers regarding color grading i have decided to hide it from from tools visible in lrc. After watching your video, I am gonna try it. You explained it nicely. Thanks a lot

[@richardmaggio]

Probably the best fundamental explanation of color grading I've ever seen. Makes more sense to me now...thanks. A suggestion regarding the production of your video...I found the music distracting. Perhaps lower the volume of it.

[@SightseeingStan]

Thanks Richard! Yep definitely noted the music volume for the next one 👍

[@user-kj3ch3ke8m]

Excellent demonstration, Stan. Very clear, concise and helpful. Thanks!

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad it was helpful! 👍

[@Rikco.337]

Damn this video tutorial is so good .. like the one about the calibration tool I watched before .. I finally understand the tools clearly and I actually misunderstood some of the functions before. I really wanna thank you for these videos !!

[@SightseeingStan]

Nice to hear that! Glad you enjoyed the vid!

[@johnny8081]

Great video. Learned alot in those 15mins, keep it up!

[@SightseeingStan]

I like hearing that Johnny! 👍

[@DarrenRussinger]

Thank you! I too struggle with the color grading (in ACR). I didn’t think about using the sliders. Duh. I tried to pinpoint the color using the actual wheel. And I didn’t find the music distracting at all.

[@SightseeingStan]

Thanks a lot Darren! Glad you learned something 👍👍

[@leofischer6401]

wow everything is perfect. The segments of the video, the explanation, and specially THE PHOTOS BEING EDITED, WOW they have some amazing compositions, you are a complete artist. Congratulations

[@SightseeingStan]

Thanks so much Leo! 🙋‍♂️

[@davidclement5927]

Best video on color grading I've seen. Would also like to see your advanced video

[@SightseeingStan]

Thanks David! An advanced color grading video could be a future video yep! 👍

[@kyleconner38]

Great video, man! Very informative! Thanks for sharing

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad you liked the video Kyle 👍

[@davidv1ana]

The best color grading tutorial I ever seen! thanks

[@SightseeingStan]

Appreciate that 👍

[@LindaMcMahon1111]

Thanks for the explanation. I have struggled with understanding how to color grade.

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad to hear you have found the video useful! 👍

[@leboylondo]

Oh my God ! Your video is amazingly clear. Thank you very much and I definitely become your subscriber. Edit: Please make more video like this.

[@SightseeingStan]

Appreciate it 👍

[@Arracaptures]

Very informative! Learned a lot in just one video. Thank you for this.

[@adreaminfocus]

This was insanely helpful. Best video I have come across and I can’t wait to practice today 🎉

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad you enjoyed the video! 👍

[@edgar.was.taken.]

Great explanation. Keep the good work. 😊

[@SightseeingStan]

Thank you Edgar! Appreciate it 👍

[@gerardtohill9597]

Thank you - I'm using these techniques already!

[@SightseeingStan]

Nice to hear that Gerard! 👍

[@dayemized]

Thanks! Learnt some cool (and warm) stuff from you!

[@SightseeingStan]

Haha! Nice to hear that!

[@Ship_in_]

Amazingly explained

[@visualstoryteller1014]

This video need more views, dang such good info

[@SightseeingStan]

Appreciate that 🙋‍♂️

[@davidfain1454]

Good job Stan! Keep up the good work. I agree with the previous comment the music was a bit distracting.

[@SightseeingStan]

Thanks David! Yep, I have taken note of it 😄👍

[@buggergut]

Nice work explaining and demonstrating all the sliders associated with the colour grade panel. Other channels ignore one or more sliders, maybe because they don't know what they do? Anyway, my jaw dropped when you showed the hue/sat sliders. I didn't know they were there as my LR defaults to them hidden. It's such a pain to try to adjust these on the graph! Two thumbs up Stan!

[@SightseeingStan]

Thanks a lot Jim! It's great to hear that you benefited from the video. And so good that you now know where the hue/sat sliders are 😄👍

[@distomos8118]

Straight forward explanation. Thank you!

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad you liked the video 👍

[@sionkaze]

Amazing Color Grading tutorial video. Good pacing and easy to understand. I been struggling with this feature for awhile. Thank you

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad you found the video helpful Simon 👍

[@CluelessYoutuber]

Very well explained 😁 it’s definitely a feature I haven’t played around that much, usually just use the HSL slider and camera calibration.

[@SightseeingStan]

Thanks! Yep, every tool has its purpose and this one is often overlooked! 🤷‍♂️

[@SpikeHead-Cactus]

Great explanation, maybe one of the best.

[@SightseeingStan]

Much appreciated! 👍

[@papabearhoney963]

Stan, I have just started watching your videos and I find them very very informative and very easy to follow. The problem I have is that you talk very very fast. Is there any possibility that you could slow down you’re talking in your videos, a little bit, which would make it far easier to follow and understand thank you very much and please keep continuing to share your knowledge with us. Thank you😊

[@SightseeingStan]

I'm glad you are finding the videos helpful! Sorry to hear that I'm talking a bit too fast, I will keep it in mind! A little trick you could use, would be to slow down the video in KZbin. You can do that when you click on the settings wheel in the bottom right corner.

[@forresthogue3532]

Definitely one of the best explanations i have come across with this and the examples speak well to the power of the color grading! Thanks for the tips!! Gained a subscriber, keep the videos coming!

[@SightseeingStan]

Really nice to hear you found the video helpful! Thanks 👍

[@ramdaspawar98]

man this video is awesome... Keep it up man

[@SightseeingStan]

Thank you! 👍

[@naduncan08]

Many thanks, very well explained, Best regards Neil

[@SightseeingStan]

Thanks a lot for your comment Neil, glad you found the video helpful 👍

[@garymaunder1657]

Best explanation i have found, thanks for posting fella.........now subscribed 🙂👍

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad you found it useful Gary! 👍

[@gabrysgabriukas]

Thank you! what monitor you are using? also could we download a sample pictures that you edited to try it ourselves?

[@janroos7518]

A very nice and clear explanation! Thank you!👍👍

[@SightseeingStan]

Thank you Jan! Glad you found the video helpful

[@janroos7518]

@@SightseeingStanYes, very helpful!!

[@willmannering]

This is a fantastic breakdown of one of the most impactful tools in LR! I think adobe could make this much less limited though. After using Davinci Resolve for so long and coming back to grading in LR it's unbelievably limited in comparison. Adobe please give us scopes and proper control when editing in Lightroom!

[@SightseeingStan]

Yes 100% Will, it could be even better! If not in Lightroom, perhaps in Photoshop!? 🤞

[@Mirekklimas87]

Clear concise explanantion for the use of something that I hadnt used before. Thank you

[@SightseeingStan]

Thanks! 👍

[@ericphtgr]

Cool man, this is powerful stuff, thanks for sharing the knowledge! 👍

[@SightseeingStan]

Thanks Eric! Glad you liked the video 🙌

[@VangelisMatosMedina]

One of the tutorials I have seen about color grading, I will subscribe too see future videos. Would mind do another example with 03 versions of a more colorful photo?

[@SightseeingStan]

Thanks a lot! 👍

[@willinirschl]

Thank u so much! That was a really good explanation! 😊 And i dont know whats about the music discussion, bit it didnt bother me at all 🤷🏻

[@rclonghair]

I watched, I liked, I subscribed. thank you

[@SightseeingStan]

Thanks for the sub! Really appreciate it 🙌

[@UhlikMatej]

Thanks for the advice, I haven't really thought about these color wheels in such way. Would definitely try that 👍

[@SightseeingStan]

Nice to hear you found the video valuable! 👍

[@UhlikMatej]

@@SightseeingStan I wanted to delve into this color grading area sooner, but yours just popped up, so I gave it a shot. Keep up the great work 💯🤙

[@AristocrateOlly]

Omg this was excellent!

[@SightseeingStan]

Thank you 👋

[@n3squ1k666]

Awesome and clear af. Fun thing is the more you look to your image while adjusting color grading less you can tell something changed, just like with scents, you need to refresh them by sniffing some roasted coffee beans and with image you need to look away and focus your eyes at something far and then something close with few reps and also flip the image a few times.

[@SightseeingStan]

That's so true! It also helps to sometimes look at the original photo and see if you're not "over-editing" 👍

[@ArcheoFighter]

Great presentation. Thank you sir!

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@gerardocastellanos]

thanks you for this very usefull tutorial!.. clear and very well explained.

[@Ally123234]

Great video. And loved the music

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad you liked it!

[@ramblersnook]

With this 14-minute video, you have enabled one to present his/her work with probably infinite creative combinations. IMHO, the first six minutes are the most crucial part of this video incredibly explaining how the Color Grading tool works. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

[@SightseeingStan]

Wow, thank you man! Really appreciate those kind words! 🙏

[@mrskyfarmer]

Beautifully explained thank you

[@SightseeingStan]

I'm happy you enjoyed the video! 👍

[@GhopBusinessCenter]

I really needed this

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad you enjoyed the video 🙌

[@Music0graph]

Great explanation. Right to the point!

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@bangerasiddharth]

To the point explanation! Good job

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mahinthanofficial7182]

Good explanation. Thank you brother❤️

[@hr5641]

wow that was explained so well. thanks

[@cuongphan6695]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@carlidoepke5131]

Great tutorial!!

[@SightseeingStan]

Thank you! 👍

[@saeed8442]

Thanks so much appreciate your explanation ☺️❣️

[@foto-factory]

Great and detailed tutorial. Thanks.

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad you find it helpful!

[@birkenwald1337]

Loved this one!

[@Namosfff]

You are The best!❤

[@purut5105]

This is so good, loved the way you presented it.

[@SightseeingStan]

Nice to hear that you enjoyed it 👍

[@LuqmanHalim]

Thanks for the video , now I know how to do it

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad I could help 🙌

[@life.create.moments]

perfectly explained. Thanx a lot

[@SightseeingStan]

I'm happy you liked it Stefan 👍

[@pieternoordzij]

Wow. Thank you four your clear and easy to understand explanation. I use Color Grading for my moody forrest images with glowing mushrooms but it takes me a lot of trial and error to get wat I am aiming for. This will help a lot. And, yeah, I smashed the three buttons; Like, subscribe and the bell. 💪 Thanks again.

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad you found it helpful Pieter! Thanks a lot! 🤘

[@baselzietouni3471]

Perfect explanation

[@SightseeingStan]

Thank you! 👋

[@paulelunico]

Very helpful! 👍

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad to hear!

[@ahmad_isco]

thank you man thank you😍😍😍😍

[@SightseeingStan]

You're welcome!

[@Supermanohman]

When you showed the gradient, I never thought of it like this before. That's interesting.

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad you found it useful! 👍

[@Coolmintt]

Awesome.. Thank you for your time.

[@SightseeingStan]

Thanks Kumar 👍

[@sauvikz]

Such a great video!

[@SightseeingStan]

Thanks! 👍

[@orikhure]

Thank you this was very helpful!

[@YT_Civilian]

Great explanation

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad you liked it! 🙌