The amazing LIGHTROOM TECHNIQUE I can't live without.

[@pixels_speak]

Trust me there is something that separates you from others. They might try showing too many techniques, showcase "advanced" ways of improving photos in Lightroom but somehow when I watch those videos I lose connection with where we started in the first place. The way you deliver your content is a binding force in itself. Thank you for everything you have taught me and I am sure, to many more.

[@wolfgangmarvelous7239]

Absolutely true. Simon has a talent for focusing on a few basic concepts and explaining them clearly. You walk away with something you can immediately use.

[@Jeyxero]

I second this completely!

[@SaraWC72]

100% agree, I can’t get enough of Simon’s videos, I learn something new every time I watch one ❤️🙏

[@bhaaratjoshi]

That's exactly what I've been trying to figure out too. What on earth does he do differently!

[@pixels_speak]

@@bhaaratjoshi Probably the intent of his videos is the game changing factor. When we watch these videos the only thing that struck our brains is that he wants to teach. No attempt at imposing that his style is the only one that matters.

[@WeekendWanderers4x4]

You are the opposite of a gatekeeper! Massive respect for you for how much you help us aspiring photographers!

[@restartingajourney]

100 hundred percent agree!

[@TeraAFK]

gate destroyer 💯

[@mike1590]

Simon, I can't overstate how well your communication resonates with the casual photographer. Not only do you get straight to the point and actually demonstrate your techniques, leaving virtually no uncertainties unaccounted for, but you clearly have decades of wisdom that cannot be emulated with Google.

[@dr.v3335]

Best Teacher ever ! Thank you Simon 🙌

[@simon_dentremont]

My pleasure!

[@RumoHasIt]

I honestly can not believe how generous you are with this information. I knew these edits were possible, but I thought they were performed by only the most tech savvy of photoshop geniuses. Thank you SO MUCH for breaking everything down so easily. With your videos, I feel myself slowly becoming the photographer Im capable of being ❤

[@jordanhassann]

This is honestly my favorite photography channel on KZbin. No beating around the bush, beginner friendly, and very, very helpful. Thank you Simon.

[@JBurtonTenor]

I think you might be the best teacher on KZbin. Thank you for your generosity.

[@simon_dentremont]

You're very welcome!

[@Donavan27M]

I would love to see a full Lightroom/ editing course from you Simon! I would take it in a heart beat 😁 you rock!!

[@debrapeasley2606]

Same here

[@Cordy712]

Simon, I've been doing photography professionally for 12 years now, and you have helped me more in the last year alone than anyone else has my entire journey. You're an amazing teacher, please keep going! I've learned so much from you!

[@segundoturza9792]

This is for far one of the most useful videos I have ever seen. The explanation is fantastic. Thank you SImon!!

[@csc-photo]

VERY few content presenters provide this level of quality instruction and tips. I've been shooting for many years and I literally learn something new and useful from EVERY one of your vids. You deserve all the success you're seeing here, on the precipice of 500k subs 🥳 Congrats and THANK YOU! 📷

[@PeveVisuals]

After many yrs you hadn’t figured out masks? OK…

[@brucegraner5901]

I worked for over 40 years as a press photographer and have worked with Photoshop, starting with version 3.0, and yet my skill level is very basic. This video is a big help because for all my working years we were only allowed to dodge and burn and do some spotting. Anything else was a firing offense. In retirement I'm trying my hand doing some bird photography and videos like this are a big help. Much thanks.

[@adriannolan6711]

You have a communication style that is unmatched on YT. I learn something new about techniques every video you drop and can already think of several images that need some more work based on what I just watched. Thank you Simon.

[@simon_dentremont]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@quantumjim45]

Simon - in a few short minutes you gave a complete class in use of the masking tools. Just the right depth. Outstanding! Thanks.

[@user-dg2tv8hs1y]

As an amateur photographer who’s been using Lightroom CC for the last few years, I’d heard people make vague mention of features in Lightroom Classic which CC didn’t have. This is the first time I’ve seen one spelled out, and in such a clear and informative way. Love your videos, Simon.

[@mifik1158]

Some real gems in this one. Simon is easily one of the best presenters I've ever seen. With such skills in communication, I wonder if he has a side gig in politics.

[@127TROOP]

Simon……I’ve been watching your subscriber count going up almost daily…and with good reason…by far THE best photography tutor on the internet…..Hell…..ANYWHERE! Absolutely outstanding teaching technique, you come away feeling like you have found the holy grail, every time you release a video…..a masterclass every single one…..

[@peterfritzphoto]

This is outstanding, Simon. You’re a fabulous teacher.

[@k-a8150]

Thanks for this clear lightroom tip, the feeling you get when the room lights up because you learned something new is unbeatable.

[@matevzkrajnik94]

Mind blown with the bonus tip! Thanks!

[@undefwun2135]

Good video for newbies. I been around a while and self taught and sometimes don't realise not everyone does this already. Masking to enhance/fix things is a must for me. Especially as an event photographer where you don't have the luxury of setting things up perfectly. Tip for the Select Sky option to make it really clean: Do "Select Sky", then from that mask, click subtract "select sky" and invert that subtraction. If you have the colored mask on you can see how much cleaner the selection of the sky is. Just make it a preset if its something you use a lot, like me and this works for some of the other masking options as well. There is a few videos on this here on YT.

[@simon_dentremont]

your second tip is in my next video!

[@undefwun2135]

@@simon_dentremont haha sorry didn't mean to spoil anything...

[@jon0807]

I did not know about the intersect with feature! That makes things so much easier than what I've been doing which was using brushes and radial gradients. Thank you!

[@zanshin825]

I don't comment often, but you really do a great job and I appreciate your efforts. You share real-world, useful information in a clear, concise and friendly way. As a relative novice, I've learned a lot from your videos. Great job.

[@simon_dentremont]

So nice of you

[@samuelsmith6804]

Great tips. One thing I used to do too much in order to make the subject stand out more would be to boost clarity, vibrance, saturation etc on the subject. This can work, but it can leave the subject looking a bit fake or odd. If I am already happy with how the subject looks, sometimes it’s its better to select the background, remember the sliders move both ways and reduce the clarity, dehaze, saturation etc instead. It has the same effect of making the subject pop out more, but keeps the subject looking more natural. Both ways or a blend of both ways can work. Whichever suits the scene.

[@LiamGandelsman]

Simon, I know taking the care to craft such a seamless video isn’t a light task. Your videos are so genuine and well produced - thank you for what you do!

[@michaelhall2709]

Simon d’Entremont is like a master magician who cheerfully discloses the secrets of his guild to the entire world. I just hope his fellow pros don’t resent him as much as the rest of us appreciate him!

[@acdccovers1277]

One thing I like in your video is that I never ever hear you saying the word "preset". Too many creator out there pretending to teach you something where 90% of the final result is done from start by applying a preset they end up trying to sell you. Instead you start from very scratch and step by step explain your choices and your methods and explain where to find inspiration and how to express it. Only photography content creator I'm actually subscribed to.

[@DubThaDetailer]

This is SOOOO true. It's so annoying.

[@ronswenson7945]

Well done, Simon. The Lightroom of today is "light-years" ahead of the LR 6 I grew up with. Your videos are a great help to me in keeping up with the advanced techniques. Thank you.

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad to help!

[@JvanPhoto]

Simon, you have singlehandedly made such an impact on my journey as a photographer. I can't even begin to tell you how amazing it is to have such a phenomenal mentor out there to arm us with these tools to create beautiful art. You are truly doing the world a great service. Thank you so much!!!!!!

[@CaptainSpetsnaz]

I have been using Lightroom for 6+ years and you just taught me about intersecting masks... This is a huge game changer! You are the best Simon!

[@randallcotten5069]

I'm just repeating what other people have commented on, but I can't resist. Aside from your brilliant photography sense and ability, your videos are among the best instructional videos out there. Whereas many other 'tubers will spend 30 minutes fumbling about explaining just one thing that you've covered, you manage to pack one 12 minute video with a wide range of extremely useful advanced techniques. On top of that, you explain everything in such an easy-to-understand way without using any more words than are necessary. And, you manage to do all that while not talking down to your audience. As always, thank you so much.

[@jstrang01]

Im new to photography and i happened to favor doing Nature and Wildlife, your videos are very educational and so easy to follow along. You dont go on forever about needless details and explain what you are teaching straight to the point! I made a playlist just for your videos!

[@peteg330]

I've never had this sort masking skills explained to me like this. This is a masterclass in simplicity yet very detailed. Thanks again for your tuition.

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JordanLeigh]

Sir, I'm not even half way through this tutorial and you've earned my subscription. Your communication is very clear and easy to understand, not too fast, not too slow, not babying us too much but not going way over our heads... you have a gift. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@valpayne2963]

Wow! So helpful, thank you. I’ve been using Lightroom for around 9 years now and to be honest, had not explored these features since they were introduced. Still happily brushing. Got too set in my ways. I will now definitely use.

[@MyDealer13]

Brilliant explanation of using the masking instead of Global adjustments. Thankyou so much

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad you liked it

[@orpaztron]

An experienced photographer told me a year ago that the order of processing actions in Lightroom is the order of the tools in the interface and how much it's important to work on the global correction first. I'm not a professional photographer but I've never done it. I always break down the image into masks according to my final vision. Thanks for confirming this work process.

[@peterwmdavis]

You still need a good starting place, I think Simon shows you don’t have to get it perfect. But if the global white balance or exposure are way off, you should fix that first. Sometimes the masks don’t perfectly overlap and you don’t want to double-correct the white balance or miss something.

[@emyoswald]

General to specific is a good rule of thumb. That photographer didn’t tell you anything incorrect - use both global and specific adjustments for best results.

[@markjarrett9400]

I have been using LIghtroom for years, but had never used the colour range selection tool. I had not explored it. I have just tried it out on a couple of images and It worked very well. I do find that more often than not the select object and select object as well as the select people are a bit hit and miss when the object is not that predominant. I often have to add a brush tool or adding a further select object mask. In pictures, like your stack the select object works very, very well. Thank you very much for continuing to post videos. I usually learn something from them.

[@kurtiswdrums6319]

The last tip about intersecting masks is incredible I never knew that existed and been looking for this type of function. Thank you so much

[@helios6379]

Loved the intersecting mask part: thank you, Simon! I will definitely start implementing it next time I edit my photos. A game changer!

[@simon_dentremont]

Fantastic!

[@jocelyncantin2493]

Excellente synthèse des récentes améliorations du Développement de Lightroom!

[@r_cab314]

I have learned so much from you since i picked up a camera again. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge.

[@simon_dentremont]

You are so welcome

[@katyeah1213]

I started like "oh yeah, I know how to mask already" then ended like "wow, this is genius!". Thank you so much! I cannot watch enough of your videos. 🤗

[@lsmith304]

It always pleases me to see a fellow Nova Scotian absolutely killing it on this platform. I thought I was pretty competent with LR masking, but I learned a TON from this video. Excellent teaching style and resource!

[@simon_dentremont]

thanks neighbor!

[@jackstutts6439]

Thanks for the intersect mask tip. I never was sure how that worked.

[@vstone4628]

I agree with the other commentaters . I have watched a lot of Lightroom tutorials. They are usually all over the place. Jumping all over the place. Yours was very specific and simply explained. KISS principle! Thanks. You're a good teacher. 👍

[@simon_dentremont]

Thanks for sharing!

[@yodawok]

Mr. d'Entremont.... You sir ONE of A KIND! Mil Gracias.

[@andrascsirmaz3043]

As much as I like this video, this is exactly what I'm trying to get away from - hours of spine-pain in front of the PC. Trying to get as much in-camera as I can. Photography is my passion, not post-production. :))) WOW just noticed, soon 500K subs?? Congratulations!! :)

[@simon_dentremont]

Most of my edits are under 5 minutes. and thanks!

[@gabesz]

If you get it right in camera then you should not spend hours to fix it in LR, and will not look overedited.

[@ronaldmcyr156]

@@gabesz Expert photographers have a talent for selecting and framing their subjects, and get the most out of their equipment. That said, the human eye is many orders of magnitude more sensitive than the best digital sensors on the market: what comes out of camera is a poor imitation of what you saw, particularly in high-contrast situations. Any "out of camera" JPEGs or TIFFs are generated by your hardware's algorithm, based on what style ("neutral", "vivid", etc) and other settings you choose; sometimes these look great, especially for street photography or journalism. The RAW file is a digital negative: it contains all the recorded luminance and color data, but must be edited in Lightroom or other software to create your vision of what you saw, or would like to have seen. This is a creative process, and the better-known photographers strive to achieve a style that is recognizable as theirs. This might indeed seem overprocessed to some but, in my experience with Art Shows, the best-selling prints are often the most processed and oversaturated. All the famous film photographers of the past spent hours in the Darkroom developing negatives, then "dodging and burning" to get their final print. So "out-of-camera" means different things to different people, and should not be held as any sort of artistic standard. 😀

[@mawavoy]

This is the best LR tutorialI have seen. Your attention to detail is appreciated.

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad you think so!

[@stevenpeyton7476]

Well done! Right to the point without the self-promotion.

[@MattisProbably]

The first things I change are the tone curve, the blacks and the whites. I set the medium contrast tone curve, then hold alt and drag down the blacks just until they start to clip the tiniest bit in the darkest areas of the frame. Then I pull up the whites until I see parts of the image clipping and pull it back down again until I see that nothing clips anymore. In most cases this gives you a very pleasing range of contrast across the frame because you have everything from pure black to pure white with the blacks only clipping very slightly in the very darkest parts of the image and whithout blowing out any highlights. Naturally this might not work with very difficult lighting but in most cases this gives very pleasing results with contrast that isn't completely overdone. And it's easy. After further adjustments I go back to check the backs and whites again. And ever since Lightroom revamped the masking settings I started using them more often as well. Especially for portraits they are amazing because you can just select every part of a person individually!

[@DanielSextonHorizonDigital]

You have excellent teaching skills. Thanks so much.

[@osmalflopez8877]

That last one “intersect with” I didn’t know about! Thank you so much!

[@simon_dentremont]

You're so welcome!

[@brandonhimmelreich2379]

that intersect mask is interesting thanks for that :)

[@L.Spencer]

I learned how to do the intersecting of masks, I have only used add or subtract and combined other masks, but it often didn't work right. I also learned how to make a mask just for color range, or luminance/brightness. I just hope I remember for when I need it.

[@nasserkaouk]

Thanks again for these tips

[@BURTBROWN]

Jeez!! I knew of these adjustments but have not really used very many. Your examples AND QUICK DEMO AT FIRST OF VIDEO really make me want to go in an apply them... That Intersect Mask I've never used but WILL NOW!!! Many thanks!!!!!!!!

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sallyleavitt131]

Thank you Simon. I’ve learned so much from you on your KZbin channel. I’m heading to PEI on Sunday and can’t wait to try some of the things in this video to my images when I get home.

[@odysseusreturns9133]

Some very useful masking tools on this latest Lightroom version that are missing in my older Lightroom 5. I would be tempted to upgrade if it wasn't a subscription only service.

[@raguilo1]

Thank You! Now I have learned something I kind of had an inkling of, but now it has been explained CLEARLY. I'll have a lot of fun going back to re-process many of my pictures.

[@Okeur75]

I'm going to Nova Scotia for 2 weeks just because of you ;) Thank you for your videos

[@simon_dentremont]

Have fun!

[@theproudlinuxer]

I was editing the shadows, midtones and highlights separately, adjusting hues and modifying colours. I did not imagine you'd take granular editing to the next level. Lovely man!

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad I could help!

[@PlumpigArt]

Just began photography with a budget crop-sensor mirrorless and lenses and I absolutely love your tutos and channel because it helps beginners build both their skills AND self confidence. I'm still shy when I hold my camera in public, thinking I'm unworthy of such gear, and watching your videos help me take a breather from my self-consciousness and fear of failure. So thank you very much for all the hard work you put into your videos and thank you for sharing so humbly your mastered skills and overall experience as a pro. We the newbies are very grateful. 🙏🏻

[@harry4323]

I find it remarkable how you make things look so easy and by doing so give us amatuers the knowledge to transform our photo,s Great video once again. You are certainly gifted with your no nonsense approach.

[@DarkMarine97]

I never comment on videos but I felt this one deserves it. Put simply after one of your videos I just seem to get it whereas with others I end up left confused! Thank you so much!

[@thomashusser9391]

Thanks for sharing. I have been using masks to isolate and enhance via local adjustments for a while now. Your last tip was something new for me. The right-click adjust to an existing mask will now be added to edits when needed. As always, well done!

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad it was helpful!

[@darudesandstormXD]

This video drastically improved the quality of my photos . Thank you for teaching such good technique.

[@simon_dentremont]

Great to hear!

[@lesdanser489]

Simon, I am always amazed by how you pack so much relevant content into so little! You are an incredible photographer and instructor. Thank you!

[@timeddy5549]

Oh my god I was just wondering how to do some of this. Awesome!!!

[@danprosser6165]

Simon, you have quickly become my go-to content creator for photography. Your tutorial videos have helped me up my game big time. Thank you!

[@mlentsch]

Nice. Most of my professional work is real estate (shocker, there), and the sky mask has been wonderful as I shoot my outdoor photos handheld single-exposure. I've never tried the other functions like luminance or color range, but I will, now. Thanks Simon!!

[@juanfernandez7400]

Thank you Simon! I was just looking at one of my lion shots from Dinaka and wishing I had taken notes when you were teaching us editing techniques. And voila! Your latest video comes to the rescue! You are an amazing educator! Regards! Juan F

[@simon_dentremont]

Thanks Juan! Was great having you!

[@Tomislav1903-ej7th]

Love it, thanks for the tips! Most of them I had taught myself, but the “intersect mask” feature is a golden nugget. Thank you!

[@Isaiah-Hughes]

Thank you so much!! I just got Lightroom a week ago and have been slowly learning. I was excited to see my favorite photographer post a tutorial!

[@Dan_7200]

Thank you! That interet mask tool helps massively

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad it helped!

[@lisawells8226]

Thank you for this timely video. I have struggled with adjusting colors in specific areas of my photographs for a while and your step by step instructions are exactly what I needed. I appreciate that you take your time and don't rush - your instructions are always clear, concise and straightforward. I appreciate your channel and the work you put into making these videos.

[@kyleshootsthingsphotograph2226]

The range mask tip was worth the price of admission alone! The intersecting masks is new to me as well. You're such a great teacher, all content no BS. Thank you for all that you do for us, Simon!

[@joejusino]

A M A Z I N G tutorial video. Thanks Simon.

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad you liked it!

[@stevest.lawrence5748]

I definitely picked up a few new tools for the toolbox. You are one of the truly talented photographers that shares generously what they know with others. Imagine if we all shared our experience and wisdom with others. Thanks for making a difference.

[@simon_dentremont]

Wow, thanks!

[@jjbyrd04]

Awesome tips here. Having a strong understanding of when to use global and when to separate with masks has helped me immensely in my short time as a photographer. Have fun everyone!

[@LoopGaRoove]

"Intersect Mask with" just changed my brain. Thank you!

[@humblepie8638]

Wow, Simon, so many useful tips - hadn't tried the range tool much but it's perfect for so many details. Many thanks.

[@jaz4741]

As a fresh photography student your videos are immensely helpful and you always manage to explain things in a clear and concise way, thank you! So many things I was confused about prior to watching some of your videos make much more sense now. 🙏🏻

[@miguelangelgonzalezbarrio5224]

Another terrific video! Always focusing on the basics, teaching how to edit with taste, thinking first on what, and then on why and how, to get natural-looking photos that greatly improve the original raws. Simon d'Entremont photos look superb but never overedited. After watching his videos you have really grabbed the purpose and inner working of some esential tool.

[@noway8233]

Cool , impresive changes and very easy to do

[@Kalatakieta]

That last tip was amazing!

[@dronephotogeek]

Wow this is game changing and can’t wait to drag out some shots to experiment on. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@bobhart6160]

I’ve watched many videos on Lightroom and what I just watched hear is one of the best by far. You explain it all so well Simon and also in a way that is easy and simple to remember

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GeralynHowell]

I knew a lot of this; however you took me next level!! TY as always.

[@kevincrachian8600]

Thank you for this clear and concise explanation of the use os the masking tool!

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad it was helpful!

[@808flyer8]

Mahalo Simon. This is the best and most informative LR masking technique ever presented. Your personality and photography skills are appreciated and we are all better for it and can’t wait to see what you have next. Thank-you and stay safe in your travels. Mahalo and Aloha

[@simon_dentremont]

My pleasure!

[@veener79]

Loved this. I am just learning Lightroom

[@firefeethok_tui2355]

The up close camera view to see where your mouse is going and what you’re clicking on is so helpful. Beautiful. (My cat was watching with me when you worked on the birds 😅❤)

[@migoblue]

Thank you Simon. Very well presented. Lacking the fluff of many over-manipulated examples on KZbin.

[@NoDoSwLa]

You always deserve a like Simon. One only can strive to get close to your level. Tthat masked gradient at the end is a game changer!

[@carlgrooms2344]

i especially liked the intersecting masks tool tip. but also the lumenence range mask that i will use on my skies now😀

[@dougbottrell4751]

Wonderfully clear and concise details to walk your viewers through the processing steps. 10/10 Simon.

[@Kellysher]

I’m suffering from saving too many photos! My processing skills are just basic, and I’m still learning! This tutorial has really helped! Recently I’ve got pretty ruthless at deleting images. If I wouldn’t want to post it, I try not to save it. However I am cognizant that the tools are just get better and better. If there is a unique action happening, or I’ve got the angle and light right, I do save it, even if the exposure isn’t perfect. I’m learning more about processing and AI tools will just be getting better! In the beginning there is just so much to learn, but I really enjoy it!

[@xad0]

Thank you for these tips we can apply from now to many examples, increasing the rendering of photography without compromission on the emotional we had first.

[@margaretwarner6266]

"now I get it!" is what I think after watching one of these teaching videos. Thankyou as always!