This Will Change Your Editing Forever - Lightroom Calibration

[@AlexArmitage]

Unlock this feature in Lightroom CC/Mobile!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/faWZi2qsZtN-jpo

[@catwithabeard]

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[@dancruz4041]

5 years I have been using lightroom and never bothered one bit on this calibration tool, after seeing this - mind blown. Liked and Subscribed!

[@AlexArmitage]

Welcome Dan and thank you!

[@circleofattention6021]

Same here!

[@markomilojevic8122]

Same!

[@b.lew_photography571]

Not gonna lie, this really did make a huge difference! Not only is it minimally invasive, but also takes far less effort to achieve what used to take hours (sometimes) of playing around with the HSL slider adjustments, thank you very much for this!

[@AlexArmitage]

Thats the idea! You're very welcome :)

[@swelch061]

@@AlexArmitage @b.lew_photography I'm blown away.

[@stevied653]

I’m colourblind (reds/greens/blues) and really struggled with editing as my earlier images were really saturated, I would bump up the colour until I could see them pop but by that point it was way too much. Nowadays I do all of my local adjustments and then when I feel my image is finished I desaturate the whole image. This seems to have been working for me but obviously it will desaturate the whole image and not just specific areas etc. What you have just demonstrated will be so much easier for me to edit my images. Thanks

[@AlexArmitage]

Stevie, I can't imagine trying to edit with any form of colorblindness, it's awesome to hear this helped! Thanks for letting me know.

[@dattran6372]

Been using the calibration panel for years. I noticed long ago how it worked so much better because it's so subtle at adding color.

[@Overxpossed]

calibration mixed with WB, split toning, curves and... more color grading stuff xD

[@Ben-u1e9e]

I always wondered what that panel was for but never cared to look into it. I’m glad this popped up in my feed. Thanks for this!

[@AlexArmitage]

Anytime Ben, thanks for taking the time to comment :)

[@Seanonyoutube]

Lol, that’s definitely NOT what that panel is for.

[@peterowbottom1110]

@@Seanonyoutube who cares? it's given a few images of mine an extra pop that I didn't think possible

[@glavoie08]

Wow. Just like that ? Colors just pop up and image get lively. No sky rocket science. You just tell us plain and simple and it's working. Thank you so much I'm subscribing

[@AlexArmitage]

Hey thanks Gilbert and welcome :) Not sure i'll have any other tips quite this straight forward but here is hoping!

[@hautehussey]

Now someone needs to make a video on what this is actually doing!

[@apieceofenergy]

changing the value of the RGB pixels as a whole that make up the image instead of just changing that individual color. Each color in an image is made up of red, green, and blue. These adjustments effect every pixel on the image, not just the solid colors.

[@hautehussey]

@@apieceofenergy but changing them how? Your description could fit even the basic adjustments like levels and curves.

[@PowerControl]

Yes I did change my editing forever. Tried it with some photos from a mountain trip -> mind blowing!

[@AlexArmitage]

Awesome :) Glad it helped

[@Chapa9]

I'm addicted to this kind of videos

[@justinwaite1913]

I went back to a couple of photos I just took and tried this on them. I can't believe the extra little pop I'm getting with the colors!

[@AlifBurger]

I’ve always been afraid that i’ll mess up my photo because of the calibration tool but this has opened my eye big time. Thanks man! I’m definitely trying this the next time i open Lr!

[@AlexArmitage]

Awesome! Let me know how you like the results

[@faradenten]

After 20 videos watched about color grading and preset plus a bit a frustration I finally found a real good explanation, thank you for your professionalism and the quality of your work, +1 follower

[@AlexArmitage]

Hey ty and welcome!

[@tunakaya9973]

I guess this is the most revolutionary technique I have come across recently, at least for myself.

[@bhadriverduzco5923]

I had no idea how powerful that too is. Thanks!

[@simoncordingley3122]

Well done, Alex, and thank you. That wasn't too many images and it wasn't too much information; it was just reinforcing the same principle as an aid to absorbing that information. You got the balance just right. Subbed. Now I'm off to turn the blue slider up in all my old edits...!

[@AlexArmitage]

You might have to readjust a few things if you turn the slider up after your edits, so keep that in mind! And thanks for the sub :)

[@simoncordingley3122]

@@AlexArmitage I figured that might be the case. :D

[@flexstore6023]

U have a very balanced vibe. U definitely meditate alot. Good calming tutorial.I know there is a background calm music.But there is something else.. your calm balance and focus u got.

[@AlexArmitage]

Thank you :)

[@knutivarsolhjem5145]

Basically, this is what happens during "the blue hour" which always emphasis colors a lot. Smart!!!

[@joshashdown4431]

I have been using Lightroom for a long time and without your video, I likely would not have tried this. It works great! I went back in to a bunch of old images and tried it, worked on them all. Thanks for the tip!

[@AlexArmitage]

My hopes was to show even people who've edited for years might be missing out. I certainly was when I discovered it. Thanks for the comment!

[@davidhendry7424]

Thanks, never used this and never seen anyone discuss it. Fascinating.

[@agstudioband]

really great tip. tahnks for sharing. its also very pleasant to hear somebody speak so clear language without disturbing and annoying fillings like eeehm ,uuuh, eeee. Very nicely presented

[@AlexArmitage]

Thank you! I try to get each section done without cuts.

[@BerserkeR_031]

I think you have to look out with your sky and maybe the white houses in your photo's got some more blue on it aswell. But if the colors need to be more realistic or accurate you can't just put that slider to 100%

[@socaldronist_619]

Wow, what a difference!!! I've used lightroom for some time yet still new to things you can do in it. I never even looked all the way at the bottom. Thanks, I will surely be using this more

[@AlexArmitage]

Thank you! Glad it made a difference :)

[@JulianBendig]

How has this channel only 788 subscribers?! Awesome work! :)

[@inseries5494]

it's the thing in the nose :)

[@AlexArmitage]

The train is rollin!! Thank you :)

[@sherwincapuno9123]

This man should have more subscribers. I think, his explanation is very simple and understable. Anyway, Im one of your subscriber now. Keep up the great work and tutorials.😇👍

[@AlexArmitage]

Welcome Sherwin! Thank you so much :)

[@dear_totheheart]

Really amazing tutorial and explanation of what you're doing and why, seeing the befores and afters were really useful and you provided a really nice analysis of how this will improve our photography more naturally - thank you and great work!

[@AlexArmitage]

You're very welcome!

[@muhammadhifradh8692]

I didn't know what the calibration panel was used for until I watched this video, Thanks Alex

[@AlexArmitage]

Not quite sure I even use it for what it's "meant" for haha but it does some impressive stuff!

[@evan]

I’ve used the calibration tool loads but never the saturation slider! Thanks for the great content *update* I’ve found that the blue saturation slider does in fact increase saturation way too much and I do not use it

[@jarne5581]

Evan Edinger Lol aren’t you the duolingo guy?

[@scottymitch1]

@@jarne5581 Depends on the image you use. I always adjust the blue saturation when editing landscapes (not always 100%). It should almost be compulsory!!

[@adrianpruteanu3554]

I always use the Calibration tab on my portraits/street/landscape but never thought of going full saturation on those colors. This "blue trick" actually blew me away!! WHAT ?!?! Hats off to you man! Thanks for this one! P.S. dope Instagram feed Peace!

[@AlexArmitage]

Thanks Adrian! I really wasn't exaggerating when I said I changed my editing flow forever.

[@howardrankin7119]

That’s a real revelation , thank you

[@김정교-e5r]

Thanks millions of times. I am experiencing a great change in my photo editing when I applied what you said to my photos. What you said here makes my photo pop up and alive. Thanks again for your information.

[@AlexArmitage]

Anytime and thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@ArcanePath360]

Interesting. I normally adjust my white balance slightly on the blue/cyan side using the colour balance tool with just the shadow and mid tones, leaving the highlights white. because I think colours pop better with more contrast, but I will give this a try.

[@allencooperphotos]

Wow! I've never, ever, used the calibration tool. Facepalm. Thanks so much for posting this!! So simple, so effective. Now going back through some old photos that just didn't pop like I wanted them too. Mind blown.

[@AlexArmitage]

Hey it's ok, most people haven't :) Thank you Allen

[@connorjoslin5111]

You keep making videos I didn’t know I needed

[@AlexArmitage]

Well hopefully I don't run out of ideas haha

[@tariqmostafiz149]

Simply Amazing! I have no words to explain how appreciative I am of watching this video. I felt like I have discovered the cheat code to stunning image editing. Thank You so much. Liked and subscribed.

[@Seanonyoutube]

7:16 lol, it’s *exactly* is if you’re adding saturation to that area. You just made the rocks blue.

[@AlexArmitage]

It's certainly increasing the saturation, no doubt about that.

[@Seanonyoutube]

@@AlexArmitage the calibration panel is primarily used in situations where colors must remain consistent between different cameras. Interestingly though, if you’ve ever used a color passport, the slider that always seems to increase in saturation is that blue slider. It makes me think that perhaps most sensors out there today slightly under saturate the blues for whatever reason...

[@MrBadAssBBQ]

Alex, I can't thank you enough for unlocking an area in LR that I've never played in. I'm shooting food and wasn't sure how the blue primary push would help but I was shocked! From Eggs Benny to smoked pastrami and burgers this tip wakes up the colour incredibly. Really appreciate this!

[@AlexArmitage]

Anytime and thanks for the sub. Where can I get some BBQ? :)

[@MrBadAssBBQ]

@@AlexArmitage Vancouver BC, anytime!

[@ericrobinson8078]

Really interesting and effective.

[@MrSteamDragon]

Long-term LR user but never tried this before. I like the subtleness of the changes contrasted with the 'oomph' it gives the image - will certainly be looking into this one, thanks Alex

[@AlexArmitage]

Glad you like it!

[@prasadshriram2737]

This was interesting man! I enjoyed it. I do use the calibration for the Orange and teal look. I think I learner something here. Can't wait to try it out..

[@AlexArmitage]

You're very welcome!

[@RichardGingrasPhotography]

This is the one panel I was never using in Lightroom, but from now on I will definitely give it a look. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

[@AlexArmitage]

Anytime! Thanks Richard

[@vishypai7554]

Excellent tutorial ! This will be an eyeopener to those discovering this powerful creative tool through this video.

[@qilianyu6370]

Thanks man! I play LR for years but I never uses the calibration before. It just opens another world for me.

[@AlexArmitage]

Anytime! Thank you :)

[@SDsc0rch]

man.. this is fascinating totally new concept for me - and i've been using LR for a long time upvoted - new sub - belled and saved this vid in my favorites

[@AlexArmitage]

Omg so much pressure! Haha. Thank you and I'm glad it's actually helping people.

[@nirkann]

Same here! Thanks for the tips! 👍🏽

[@dougstead1956]

Having used LR2 through LrC V10, I now have an understanding of the Calibration Tool and how & why it can be used!! Thanks Alex, a very well produced, organized video which makes it easy to understand how a subtle pop of colour can add a tasty visual flavour to an image. This old dog has learned a new trick.

[@AlexArmitage]

Thanks Doug! Glad it helped and was easy to understand :) Continually trying to improve

[@dougstead1956]

@@AlexArmitage I Hope you make it big with subscribers Alex. For your consideration, I offer you a training idea. I relented moving from perpetual to subscription and only move to LrC 10.2 when face recognition stopped working. A lot has been added since LR6.14, and a video of how to use what has been added since then would be interesting by many, I think. I think there are a lot of us who would benefit from a systematic video of tools and enhancement added since perpetual was put down. My humble to 2cents. Cheers.

[@AlexArmitage]

@@dougstead1956 Doug, not a bad idea but I'll admit I have no idea what has been added since then!

[@giuseppeconte6491]

man this vids are like a cheat sheet for GTA :D

[@Dreyno]

I also avoided the calibration for years. Only this year I started using it and it’s fantastic. I haven’t been as brave with the sliders as you but I have to try pushing them farther. Great advice.

[@AlexArmitage]

Of course anytime :) Thanks for commenting.

[@ChrisShawIOM]

I never knew this! Talk about a game changer. I will absolutely be trying this on my future edits. Thank you, Alex.

[@AlexArmitage]

Anytime Chris!

[@iduvideo]

Excellent quality video. Great title opener! Outstanding sound quality. A pleasure to watch and listen too! Thanks!

[@AlexArmitage]

Wow thanks Scott! Much appreciated :)

[@mike_abramyan]

KZbin recommended to me. You’re hitting your stride my boy! I subbed.

[@AlexArmitage]

Woohoo! Welcome and thank you :)

[@anodine_org]

Hi! I just discovered your channel. I'm trying to use this module from a few month. I have difficulties to get its logic. You helped me a bit in this direction. So thank you very much.

[@KenRuan]

"What I do do" lmfaooo every time

[@wheelmasterjd800]

Thanks for reminding us that these tools are there in Lightroom Classic. Like many others, I equated that functionality with some obscure process that might apply to baselining and color correcting a camera lens and camera sensor.

[@AlexArmitage]

I might not be able to tell you exactly what's going on, just that it can be useful! Haha. Thanks John

[@calvinyouttitham5076]

Wish they had calibration in Lightroom CC cause I edit all my pics off my iPad Pro :(

[@carlosguzmanfotografo]

Just create a profile in Lightroom CC with the changes at calibration tool and export & import

[@sadesign9575]

Lets just take a moment and appreciate his after effects work

[@WalterMatherPhoto]

Great Video! Thank you! I never knew what the calibration tab in LR did.

[@scottyofeden]

He said "do-do"

[@valoer]

yeah best part indeed

[@peter9962]

I started watching your video and paused it after the first image you showed, fired up my LR and tried your increased "blue saturation" method on the loaded image opened in my LR and was I ever surprised. I finished watching your video and am going to go back to some of my favorites and try your method on them. Thank you for this great video. You're "liked" and I'm "subscribed". Have a great day.

[@AlexArmitage]

Welcome Peter and thank you for such kind words! Glad it had a positive affect on your images.

[@mgportraits]

Thank you for this. It really has made a difference on my pictures. I will continue to practice this. Very useful!

[@AnOpticalView]

Excellent tutorial and really well explained. Thank you Alex.

[@menachemsadeh8603]

Rising the blue primary saturation is also very useful to imrove dull portraits.

[@AlexArmitage]

Yeah I realized I should have potentially included a portrait but also realized I haven't taken one since 2014... Whoops

[@tjclariza45]

This is truly helpful gonna try it to portrait

[@youtzz]

Excellent tutorial. Easy to learn and super useful.

[@motointeractive]

Great simple tip, thanks! Really like your approach Alex.

[@MrSjeupie]

Watching this over my oatmeal breakfast this morning. Makes my day a win already as I learned something new and exciting! Thank you for that! Really curious to see what it does to my already edited Fuji images.... Well done on your calm and clear manner of explaining btw. Subbed immediately :)

[@AlexArmitage]

Wow thank you and welcome. Now I want oatmeal but it's nearly 3am and I need to sleep :)

[@MrSjeupie]

@@AlexArmitage I’ll tag you when I make a tutorial how to calibrate the perfect oatmeal, adding just the right amount of ‘pop’ to it ;) Thnx again and stay safe these days! Cheers from Switzerlabd

[@Samahaha]

Used this tool many times but never in such a simple and effective way. New Sub right here. Thank you!!

[@AlexArmitage]

Hey thank you and welcome!

[@tomworden7778]

Wow Alex I've been working with Lightroom for over a decade and have never used this technique. I believe it will actually influence the way I edit. I love it! thank you so much for doing this tutorial. 🙂 Tom

[@cbarnettcti123]

Outstanding video. I've been using LR since its inception and never thought to increase blue sat in calibration. It really makes a difference.

[@AlexArmitage]

Thanks Colin!

[@liliagrutka]

What a great video! I had watched one photographer say he never uses this feature, so I ignored this tool, but was still curious. Thanks for the tip and for giving several examples to really show the subtle impact of calibration.

[@AlexArmitage]

I'm sure there's a tool I'm not using enough either... Hopefully I figure out what that is! Glad you like it.

[@dominiclester3232]

Basically, adding blue broadband and reducing blue narrowband if required. Nice idea, good video.

[@AlexArmitage]

Yes, exactly! Thanks

[@ToldbyNick]

Such a dope little trick man thanks for sharing! I've been using Lightroom for years but I have never touched the calibration tool - I'm excited to start learning it.

[@AlexArmitage]

Thankfully there isn't much to it :)

[@flyfishfotofan]

Thanks!

[@AlexArmitage]

HEY! Thank YOU

[@AdemVessell]

Wowza. I never touched the calibration before either. This is amazing and looks very fun! Thanks and what a great vid!

[@AlexArmitage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@scottymitch1]

Spot on Alex. I'm like you and make the blue calibration tool my first action when I'm editing landscapes.This is the simplest and best addition to the edit.

[@AlexArmitage]

Thanks Stuart!

[@richd8907]

Very nice, easy to follow video with some great ideas. Couldn't ask for more really. Subscribed after the subtle hint at the beginning.

[@AlexArmitage]

What subtle hint? Definitely not subliminal messaging here!

[@nathanielbooth259]

Very well done. Clear and to the point instruction. Take the time to do this....see what happens.

[@hamzaqasim5527]

Increase the saturation too 100 in calibration and reduce a bit of blues from HSL. "This will change your editing forever". dude, amazing content!!

[@AlexArmitage]

Thanks Hamza :)

[@KeepitWausome]

Dude this was great - really pops the image without the washing out if you crank the saturation. Very cool!

[@AlexArmitage]

Thats the idea! Thank you

[@christianzayco4287]

First time viewer of your videos and subscribed on the spot. Thanks for this awesome video

[@AlexArmitage]

Wow thanks Christian and welcome!

[@minzertm]

This is phenomenal! Luckily your article popped up on my Google Now homepage. I've been playing around with Calibration the last couple of months and saw that there was something there but couldn't quite put my finger on it. Thank you so much for this! I'm excited to use this in my images. Keep up the great work!

[@AlexArmitage]

Thanks Tim! I'd love to hear how it turns out.

[@eduard.amihai7545]

Tnx for sharing your secrets man..this is very helpful..even in portrait photography it ads a lot of interesting color to the images

[@AlexArmitage]

A lot of people have asked and I don't have the authority to answer them.

[@abilashkp2243]

Cool feature man, i didn't tried it yet.Thank u.

[@kimponce01]

Good tutorial! I love learning new tips!

[@richs6074]

Watched this last night and will have a try today with a few photos I took last week in less than flattering light. Thanks for presenting it in such a way that I can actually have the sound on. Will spread the word on the Photography forum I frequent and look forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@AlexArmitage]

Hah. I’m not sure what sounds I’m making that others aren’t but it is nice to know it’s digestible :) what forum is that if you don’t mind me asking Rich? Thanks again for the support!

[@richs6074]

@@AlexArmitage Its this one Alex, www.talkphotography.co.uk/ In fact I have already mentioned your video explaining Calibration Regarding the sound its your nice calm tone rather than the shouting excitable style that seems so popular these days.

[@stepsoflife]

Genius! I hate post processing but I can definitely move a slider :)

[@ChristopherCina]

I've been using LR since 1.0 and have been shooting food for the last 10 years. Color in food is very simple in the fact that there is really no interpretation, a strawberry is red, make it red. In the last 7 months I've gotten into landscapes and apart from landscape photography techniques being the polar opposite of food, my biggest struggle has been with editing landscapes in LR. I'm using and learning so much more now what it can do and honestly, this calibration video blew me away. I'm eager to go back and 're-edit' all the shots I've taken to this point, thanks for sharing.

[@AlexArmitage]

Thanks for taking the time to comment and let me know Chris. I have no idea what shooting food is like although I did take some pictures of some pizza once haha. Some photos it will certainly look better than others!

[@jamiermathlin]

I have never used the Calibration sliders, wow, what incredible effect it has, thank you very much for the information, as you say it has changed my editing forever !!!

[@AlexArmitage]

I really wasn't exaggerating with the title, it changed my editing forever.

[@maxim-andreinedelcu9311]

Hey Alex, great video. Your video poped up while i was searching on yt and I have to say it was very helpful, cant wait to give it a try. Thanks

[@AlexArmitage]

Hey thanks so much Maxim and glad to help!

[@sagittude123]

Excellent Video. Have been using LR for a few years now but never tried this out. Thanks a lot!

[@AlexArmitage]

Very welcome!

[@somehowimanage3902]

This is gold! Gold, Alex!...Seinfeld quotes aside, thanks for sharing these very useful tips.

[@AlexArmitage]

SERENITY NOW!! Anytime Ciprian :)

[@richvi-p2o]

This has really improved the colour performance in my photos.....thank you so much! Subscribed!

[@AlexArmitage]

Thanks Richard and welcome!!

[@ColtonSimmonsPhotography]

I’ve been using Lightroom for 7 years and never knew this was a thing at all. Thank you for this!

[@AlexArmitage]

It's like a hidden gem. Thanks Colton!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Very cool tip!

[@7277pwp]

Wow!...Just tried it and love this!....Thank you Alex!

[@AlexArmitage]

Anytime! Thank you.

[@magicfab1155]

Great tutorial Alex, well done. Impressed by your step by step explanation.

[@AlexArmitage]

Thank you :) Glad you enjoyed it!

[@franzrabe4584]

I learned something BIG today - editing game changer indeed - thanks Alex!

[@luca_rr4660]

Same. It's so simple yet a game changer!

[@AlexArmitage]

Thank you! I really wasn’t exaggerating when I made the title.

[@NorthCountyRealEstateTeam]

Great video Alex - like the hue to the left and saturation to the right.

[@AlexArmitage]

Awesome! It's definitely a stylized look

[@ypebanbung-michael8865]

Because of this amazing tutorial I subscribed. Thank you so much. BTW, I like your politeness a lot.

[@AlexArmitage]

Thanks Banbung and welcome!

[@rowalong]

This is the first time I've ever actually written something down when watching a KZbin lightroom tip. Awesome stuff. Funny intro too.

[@AlexArmitage]

Hey thank you :)

[@dmkerrphotography7677]

This one is a game changer! Thank you!!