Remove Objects and People from your photos with Luminar AI

[@AnthonyTurnham]

If you don't have Luminar AI yet, you can save $$ using the discount code ATSKY10 here: bit.ly/Lum-AI Check out my channel for lots of free training videos and resources, including this one to get you up and running:kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4iwaKGEgZx8frM

[@nathanthournmy6478]

Brilliant video. Great look at the clone and stamp but the bit towards the end with local masking was priceless. The discussion of WHY you make certain changes was really great.

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Thanks Nathan. Seems like the local masking info is really resonating with people. Cheers for the comment.

[@hannahmountry5030]

Even though Luminar is really easy to use, I still get a lot from watching how you edit photos. The local masking shown at the end is so powerful. I didn't really understand it before, but thanks to your video I have the confidence to give it a go! Thank you!

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Thanks so much Hannah!

[@dashley23]

Last 10 minutes on local masking was fascinating and really taught me a lot (particularly use of opacity and feathering). Thanks very much Anthony. I'm really learning a lot from your videos.

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Thanks David! 😀

[@worldfromtheair]

Yeah, I'm not sure if I like the final result but I certainly appreciate the demonstration of techniques on local masking to get there

[@cynical1952]

Another excellent video Anthony and many thanks.

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Thanks for the comment Steve!

[@robertmeyerson1618]

Great to hear your thinking as you go through the process. Thanks !!

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Cheers Robert!

[@mustangshelby2740]

local masking was the most important part of all editing , I was struggling with this mask the other day but now i can see its powerful function .

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Good to hear. Yes, you're right, having the ability to control specific parts of your image is super powerful. Thanks for the comment.

[@trevorwright6165]

hello Anthony yes i am back i have been out of it all for a long while with bad health and a few problems i was having with the product but i have got it all sorted on the luminar ai it is nice to be back watching your great lessons i hope all is well with you and your great family all the best from old trev in sussex uk

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Hey there Trev! Good to see you back in the comments section! Yes, I can relate to having time away. Had to do that myself and haven't put out as much content of late. I hope to return to full swing soon. Good to hear from you 😀

[@bluejay3945]

I think these images represent the vast majority of images. Professionals would have eliminated a lot of the existing issues to minimize post editing. The real benefit of AI is making normal photographers better. It makes you want to take more pictures instead of throwing the camera in the closet . I continue to love your masking techniques. Your thought process is very helpful. On this particular image I wanted you to push some color and contrast into the shadows highlights and midtones with the color harmony tool. Thanks again for all your efforts 💪🏻

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Thanks again for adding a comment Blue Jay 😀 Always appreciated 🙏

[@Kerwonderful]

Magical, thank you!

[@johncameron6853]

Another great tutorial Anthony, local masking is much easier and effective on Luminar AI than some programs i could mention and you've just proved that, thank you very much.

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Thank you John 😊

[@fa_engineer3687]

Very very helpful video! Thanks Anthony!

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kencatron8546]

absolutely awesome!!! so amazingly helpful!!! thank you SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much!!!!!!

[@mpa3987]

As usual another outstanding, useful tutorial. Local masking ‘lightbulb’ went off in my head. Cannot wait to give it a try. Thank you Antony.

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jean-chridrone6026]

New subscriber ☀️🤩. Great video and peaceful and clear voice which is great for that. Amazing Luninar. I probably will buy it 🤩🤩. Thanks 🙏🏼 so much. Take care

[@mikemauldin9685]

Subscribed. Great tutorial.

[@gimbalair]

I’ve not watched a bad video from you yet and compared to other youtube creators that is some feat? Well done.

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate your kind feedback!

[@Humbug7225]

Thanks Anthony - very helpful and something I'll be using later on my photos from my local walk this morning in Cornwall.

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Brilliant Sandy! Hope you enjoyed your walk. Cornwall is lovely!

[@katzto1]

Beautiful edit.

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Thanks Kathy

[@tedbrown7908]

That is a lot easier than other programs. Thanks

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Absolutely Ted. That's one of the missions of the software company - to innovate with new tools and make it easy and more accessible for people to edit photos and get good results. So far, they're doing a great job!

[@linogatt9276]

brilliant. very informative and hrlpful

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Glad it was helpful Lino!

[@abhinav7730]

interesting video. I had been using Luminar ever since it was launched, but I got some terrific ideas with your editing style. huge fan now.

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Great to hear! Thanks!

[@jorgelvs30]

Awesome Tutorial, Thanks.

[@box.10]

Thanks Anthony, very useful Keep it up!

[@philyoung4804]

Very useful video, thanks.

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Cheers Phil.

[@pedroarruda7878]

Amazing!! Thank you.

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Glad you liked it!

[@007silverwings]

Great editing - learnt a lot so thank you

[@AnthonyTurnham]

You're welcome Mr Bond. Licence to thrill 😜

[@kevinw7044]

Great tutorial.

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Thank you Kevin!

[@fenraven]

THAT was fascinating to watch. I especially enjoyed the part where you shifted focus to certain areas of the picture using local masking. I love using layers and masks, and AI had my stymied until I saw this. I never quite understood how to get around it in this program. Now I do. Excellent!

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Awesome feedback, thank you!

[@mikegallagher301]

Brilliant tutorial

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Thank you Mike!

[@davidinafrica8898]

The local masking section was extremely helpful! Once again, Thank you!

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Thanks David

[@a.beckwith4576]

Thanks Anthony, learnt lots.

[@AnthonyTurnham]

You're welcome. Glad you're learning 😀

[@mikesphotography7185]

Very good and very helpful.

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Excellent. Thanks😊🙏

[@largefamilyruralliving7434]

Thanks for doing such great tutorials, I'm watching one, then editing photos, then watching another, editing more... building my skills and knowledge slowly for this non-technical brain of mine. So far I've had the program for a couple weeks and love it after using snapseed for a year this is the next big step for me.

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Good to hear you're progressing with your skills and great to hear your using my videos to help!

[@omarithaddeus2827]

I dont mean to be so offtopic but does any of you know of a method to log back into an Instagram account..? I somehow forgot the account password. I would love any tips you can give me

[@LonStar3000]

Thank you Anthony! Because of you I have been using local masking a lot! Very powerful tool! And you are dam good with Luminar AI!!

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Cheers Lonnie. Good to hear :)

[@Welshkiteflyer]

Really helpful Thank you.

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cheongkoo]

Thank you Anthony. You skill at using Luminar AI is just amazing! And I enjoyed how you go through your thought process, not only in using Luminar but how you would take the photo. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and experience. It is much appreciated.

[@frankdevita7667]

Great tutorial Anthony. I was particularly intrigued with what you could do with the local masking. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Good stuff Frank. I was hoping the local masking would be useful!

[@aviatorman8]

Pretty helpful technique and a cool edit. You couldn’t tell ppl were there if you didn’t see the original photo. 👍🏻 cheers from WA State, 🇺🇸

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Thanks Aeroman! 👍 Yeah, that's a very good point and I think it's always worth focusing more on the end result and avoiding too much comparison with the original.

[@aviatorman8]

@@AnthonyTurnham for sure!

[@rafimarkus5909]

Very good, clear and well explained video. Excellent instruction

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Glad it was helpful Rafi!

[@scubarocks1861]

Power man!

[@AnthonyTurnham]

💪

[@lookforbeauty1964]

Amazing !!👏

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Thank you! 😄

[@kim0942]

Just watched this AI instructual video of yours. My first experience with you. I really like your way of presentation. Full of valuable tools and very easy to follow. Couldn’t wait to hit the subscribe button. Will definitely be following you on You Tube. Ken

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Welcome aboard Ken! Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@jackwang6182]

Nice editing!

[@1EyeInTheSky]

I fly drones and I have a lot of pictures that I would love to work on. Editing them always seemed like such a challenge. A recent drone channel I follow pointed me to LuminarAI and I was blown away. So I started looking for tutorials and I found your channel.(which I subbed to instantly). I will be purchasing LuminarAI and watching your vids to learn. The one question I have is. How well does the app work when you are working with say a screen grab from a video?

[@rg-web-design]

Great Luminar tutorials, thank you so much. Good tips on politeness at the start too! Luminar is a great tool, and the level of creativity is extremely high. I think this is a subjective area. By far the most images looked at now are via a screen of some sort. Screens vary quite a lot, depending on numerous factors such as size, brightness, blue-light reduction, etc. What is created in the creator's eyes may not be what the audience sees.

[@jean-raymondgelis1934]

Merci beaucoup!

[@AnthonyTurnham]

De rien, mon ami. 😀

[@karenjones4470]

Hi Anthony I have recently purchased the Luminar AI through your channel. I do find your tutorials very good. However, I am working on a Mac and I do not have the Clone Stamp available on the drop down list only clone. Any ideas why I don't have this available? Thanks Karen

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Hi Karen. Probably just a difference in the naming. There are a few minor differences in layout between Mac and PC but overall they're ultimately the same. The clone tool should work the same.

[@jimperrone388]

Anthony, love your tutorials on Luminar 4, and I love the program Forgive me if this is a dumb question but I'm 75 yrs and learning, Watching your video on removing objects and people. How do I get the full Tools menu on the right side you are using to get to Clone? I don't have that. I am using Luminar 4.3.3 (7895).

[@IansWorldTravels]

Very useful - many small tips that will make a difference. I will also consider using Clone and Stamp for small changes instead of Erase - the latter is painfully slow to apply the changes on my PC and it may be quicker to use Clone and Stamp!

[@volkerwehres5917]

Thanks Anthony, very interesting how you use the local masks, very helpful, still ooking foreward for a video where you edit an architectural night shot, would be nice to see. One questin: You did not sharpen teh picture in the details tool, just because the enhance tool?

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Hi Volker. Well spotted about the lack of sharpening. I simply forgot to do it on this one. Probably sharpening to around 50% would have been just the ticket :) Yes, a night shot edit of architecture is on the list.... :)

[@swoopix-hovernh]

Both technique & explanation fantastic... But as you alluded, so much editing/"painting" in sort of "overdid things" at the end. (Visible mask edges/lines draw attention from the photo.) Maybe not "noticeable" if you didn't watch the editing process, but now that all I see when looking at the export. ~ Hoping Luminar adds 360 pano editing support SOON! So envious of it's capabilities, but without 360 support it's not a suitable tool for core skillset I'm working on. Are you familiar with Skylum's Air-Magic AI?.... "Air-Magic" is/was Skylum's starter AI tool geared to aerial/drone photography. Recently, marketing of "Air-Magic" has all but disappeared & I can't find additional styles. (presets) Possibly there is a way to convert & import Luminar AI presets into .astyle file formats? (file format used by Air-Magic)

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Great feedback. Cheers. Yes, I agree that sometimes the local masking can be too visible. One problem I have is multitasking in performing an edit I'm happy with at the same time as talking and recording the video. I usually overbake things a little and don't spend the time I usually would refining masks and fading things back if I've over done them, just in the name of keeping the video moving along. I think also sometimes seeing the before, can work against us as our visual acuity is always in comparison mode. Without the before I think more editing would slip by unnoticed. With regards to air-magic. No clue about that I'm afraid. It's not a tool I've used.

[@rvenneman]

Fantastic.

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Many thanks!

[@KayakCampingOffGrid]

Incredible edit! You really did magic with this composition, fantastic demo. SUBSCRIBED! Do you think you can use Luminar to make up for the difference of 25 megapixels EG canon R5 vs canon R6?

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Hi Rob. Thanks for your comment. To be honest, unless you're wanting to kick out large format prints of your photos, the R5 sensor would more than suffice for most uses. As an aside, Luminar's sharpening (which I forgot to cover in this video) is exceptional and can really help lower-res files and those shot with slightly softer lenses.

[@KayakCampingOffGrid]

I went ahead and ordered the 20 Megapixel Canon R6. I print to A2, have the Pro 1000 printer. I do intend to do 1.2 Metre long Panorama prints, and those would comprise multiple images stitched together. Re that... do you think Luminar would ever release an update with PANO function? I asked them, they replied saying NO! I wonder why! What do you think about PANO and Luminar? Also do you recommend a PANO App other than Adobe?

[@billstorm580]

Very nice work. I noticed that the Local Masking relies specifically on the reuse of the Basics panel.You used it masterfully. My interest is knowing what can also be done if you wish to take advantage of the other adjustments modules to create any number of brushes (masks) that may be applied with independent settings from each other. Can that be done or is once you create a brush mask do any new changes to the original mask in turn impact that first mask?

[@simonfayers4555]

Hi Anthony! Superb videos! Sometimes when im working with Luminar i find that some edit tools are faded and not possible to select....what am i doing wrong?

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Sometimes they're greyed out because the AI can't find certain things I a scene. For example the portrait tools can't be used if it can't find people in the photo. Sky tools aren't accessible if there's no Sky etc.

[@simonfayers4555]

@@AnthonyTurnham that makes alot of sense! :) could you do a tutorial related to editing snow shots. Im finding this particularly challenging! Happy to send an example pic if needed! ;)

[@AnthonyTurnham]

@@simonfayers4555 away on hols at the moment but send a few example (raw photos) to [e-mail] and I'll take a look! 😀

[@8823Orange]

Have another problem. When I add a picture, it is shown on the screen,however after5 second, it is replaced with the OLD picture. i.e. I can't see selected picture at all.

[@luismoran7176]

This is awesome! Does Luminar AI works with the new M1 Mac?

[@AnthonyTurnham]

I believe so.

[@stephanemartin6543]

I love yo ur videos, thanks a lot. Would completely leave out LrC to solely use Luminar AI?

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Hi Stephane. It really depends on your needs as a photographer. You totally could just use Luminar AI as a standalone program and never worry about Lightroom. Personally, I still use Lightroom and Photoshop in conjunction with Luminar. Each program has it's own strengths and I've been using LrC and PS for so long that olds habits die hard! If I were new to editing I'd probably just go with Luminar and be done with that.

[@stephanemartin6543]

@@AnthonyTurnham Thanks a lot Anthony. At the beggining I was using Luminar AI as an add-on to LrC but I see more and more of the capabilites with your videos. Much appreciated, thanks.

[@MWTH37]

My experience the Clone(Luminar Neo) works better than the object removal extension

[@jean-chridrone6026]

Can I ask you a question? Is it possible with Luninar AI to stick together for exemple 3 or 5 HDR photos with different bracketings? I have another program for that, and I am not very satisfied 😅. Great if you can help me 🤩🤩. Hello from Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Hi! Thanks for the comments 😀. I like Aurora HDR for merging bracketed shots. Luminar doesn't do HDR. That discount code works foe Aurora too... its from the same company.

[@jean-chridrone6026]

@@AnthonyTurnham thanks. I will check 🤩

[@jean-chridrone6026]

@@AnthonyTurnham bit is it still Aurora 2019? Is it not an old one?

[@AnthonyTurnham]

@@jean-chridrone6026 affirmative! I asked the same question. Skylum told me they feel it's a complete HDR software so they haven't felt the need for an update.

[@jean-chridrone6026]

@@AnthonyTurnham thanks for your reply 😀

[@derinmavi9946]

I think the ability of renaming local masks should be added to Luminar since it would be quite useful when several masks take place in the work.

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Absolutely Derin agree.

[@4CardsMan]

Any to easily remove a logo?

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Clone tool would be the way to go 🔧 which is coming this month....

[@du_auch_da4520]

Nice Video you seem like a nice guy

[@AnthonyTurnham]

I am 😉 😆

[@lisaNature1]

Hi Anthony. I have a picture of deer in summer. Every time I print it, they come out green. I have tried masking, but it doesn't help. Any advise?

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Hi Lisa, send it through to [e-mail] and I'll try and carve some time to take a look at it for you. It's very possible it comes down to print management settings being out of whack. Print management is a HUGE topic all in itself and is exceptionally hard to get it right. Perhaps try sending it to an online print service, choose a small 6x4 or something inexpensive so your cost is minimal, and just see how it comes back. Oh, also is your monitor properly calibrated? Ie are the colours represented correctly?

[@lisaNature1]

@@AnthonyTurnham I had 8 pictures printed yesterday. All but that one came out decent. Thank you for looking into my issue!

[@veteran35th]

Is Clone & Stamp in Neo?

[@AnthonyTurnham]

It's not there yet as of time of writing this, but I understand the Skylum team are in the process of implementing it.

[@psfphotography]

Can Luminar Ai fix moiré on Nikon D800e images? Thanks very much.

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Hi Paul, I have the D800 rather than the D800e version so I'm not sure how well it would handle the moiré. Out of curiosity, do you find the D800e files significantly sharper? Was the removal of the antialiasing filter a good thing in your opinion?

[@psfphotography]

@@AnthonyTurnham I haven't purchased one yet. I had a strong lead on one then the owner decided to give it to a family member.

[@RomanMcClaine]

I gave Luminar a try, but now it's crashing immediately when I try to open a DNG file. There's no [bleeping] way I'm just going to shoot aerial JPG files for editing so unless there is a fix for Luminar crashing immediately upon opening a DNG file then it's Adios Luminar and back to Lightroom.

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Hi Roman, have you contacted their help desk? I'll often work with .dng with no probs.

[@8823Orange]

Have a big problem. When file name is KANJI(Japanese 2byte character), then picture becomes black window. It does not handle Japanese Kanji file name. I attach some comment in Japanese on file name. You should learn two byte character like Japanese or Chinese.

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Hiya. I'd reach out to the developers at Skylum. I'm just an end user like you 😀

[@vishwassharma9856]

Hey Anthony.. how are you. i hope you are ok. actually in your video there is a man. and that is my photo. I remember sendin you that photo but i forget after sending you that pic. i hope you reply me.

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Hi Vishwas, thanks for the message! I thought was sent by John Millington? He even described where abouts he took it.

[@vishwassharma9856]

@@AnthonyTurnham it's me, not John.😂😂 Fun fact is that today i was looking for some tips in Luminar and click on your video and what i see. I see myself. For a moment i thought someone hacked my laptop and showing my photo on screen or something because it is 1 year and i forgot i send you my photo 😂😂😂 i don't have my email from which i send you my photo but i find the old video where we talk about sending you mail.

[@berrybartolomeus226]

+sub

[@vrproject4k882]

i think it's funny how software has removed the need to be a skjilled photographer to make pro photo shoots now, ppl in the way? remove them, not using the right ISO? use AI sliders, photo has too much glare? turn it down, software has severely degraded the value of skilled pro photographers and has given it to the editors

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Hi mate, you may like this video on the subject. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5qrpH5na5l8npo I'd be interested in your take on it...

[@vrproject4k882]

@@AnthonyTurnham that desperate for clicks are ya?

[@AnthonyTurnham]

@VRproject4K especially yours. Your comments really inspire me to keep spending time creating free content trying to help people. In all seriousness I just thought you may find it interesting. One extra view really isn't of concern to me.

[@bonnieleefowler3206]

Excellent tutorial.

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Thank you 😊 Bonnie