Unlocking Lightroom’s Darkest Editing Secret!

[@RogerBarnett1950]

Mark, this has been most eye-opening for me. I found myself opening old images and playing with HSL and Calibration. The effect was mesmerizing.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Glad you enjoyed it Roger!

[@catherineepommett8526]

Oh my goodness, Mark! I've been using LRC for years but have never understood the Calibration section. Your video is crystal clear and I understand it perfectly! You are a talented teacher who demonstrates the features using different examples. Thank you!

[@chrisburns4909]

This was one of your best videos in LR. Thanks for the analogy of global/local (Calibration/HSL). Makes perfect sense now.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thakns so much for the feedback Chris! Really appreciate it!

[@os2baba]

I learn a lot from your videos. But this one is really special. It's going to change how I PP in Lightroom. Thanks Mark!! The only one that didn't work for me was the last one. The sky got weird very fast. In fact all that magenta in the original photo itself was too much. I think maybe masking that portion out while making the adjustments might work.

[@florentc5481]

Okay now this is a game changer ! Thank you so much for takign the time to explain and showcase this section that I never care much about in LR. That's the 2nd vid that I see of you and that's really usefull, you've got your self a new follower dear sir !

[@gregboyce360]

Dang, you knocked it out of the park with this one! I like how you got right into it, no intro etc. Well done throughout. Thanks.

[@DerekRousseau]

This is the best explanation of how these two sections are different that I have heard! Very informative and helpful.

[@keithlundquist5157]

Your best video yet! Your deliberate, accurate use of terms along with multiple "before and after" and "oh by the way..." (pointing out related LR features, shortcuts or tips) makes all the difference for slow learners like me. Keep it up!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Awesome to hear this Keith - thanks man!

[@combatwombat71]

Those are a set of sliders I've never touched before in Lightroom... you learn a new thing every day. Thanks!

[@Bloody1369]

Thanks Mark! I haven't really used this panel because I didn't fully understand it. Now I do and now I'm jumping off YT to try it! As usual, awesome content!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

This is great to hear! Hope you enjoy it!

[@FTinter]

This is one of the most useful tools I have ever seen when it comes to editing landscapes. I never knew how to use the calibration sliders and you made the difference between the calibration and HSL sliders much clearer for me. I went back and redid some older photos and what a difference. Just brilliant! Thank you.

[@guzziknight]

I’ve been using LR for years and never knew anything about this. WOW. What a difference. Thanks for posting this.

[@kurtkuznicki6207]

One of the best explanation of the LR calibration section. I didn’t know about solo mode either. Thanks, I love forward to the next video.

[@benjmedinaiii4411]

Adjusting the calibration at the beginning is the game changer for me. I'll definitely try it out! Very nice video. Thank you.

[@lsmith304]

I have never used this feature, but wow, this video was a game-changer for me. I struggled with editing some fall shots from a couple of years ago, but just edited one of them in about 10 seconds. I also really appreciate you using the simple color swatches to explain this, as that helped explain editing colors better than anything else I have seen. Also, “solo mode” is amazing, so another takeaway from this video. I just subscribed and am looking forward to discovering other gems on your account.

[@DennisMoncla]

After a few weeks I'm still stunned how I never knew the calibration did that!!! My pictures look so much better. Thanks for sharing this amazing tip!!!

[@peterlieder7018]

Thank you, thank you. This is the best help, I had in years. It is so much fun to play and unlock the beauty of old pictures.

[@NathanGPhotos]

That's one of the most concise explanations I've seen on how Calibration works. Nicely done Mark!

[@kaosimagery]

I learned about the blue primary from a portrait photog many years ago who claimed it added a nice punch to most skin tones. I hardly ever photograph people but I've been using it for years for landscapes and boat images. Your description of the local / global results in the HSL vs primary channels is probably the best I've seen yet. Nice job.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks so much!

[@DaveKingMusic]

Very interesting! A new trick to try! Thank you!

[@Ruscombephotos]

Thanks Mark! I think the calibration tool is one of the most underrated tools in LR and I have been using it for just over a year. I think it was Pye Jirsa who first got me onto it. Before then, I never even opened it. I’ve been using it for a year and I often start my editing with it and work my way up the panels. Sometimes, using Callibration, Colour Grading, HSL and the Curve tool, including sometimes one of or all of the red, green and blue curves, as well as the black & white curve, I can edit a photograph and not have to touch the Basic panel. I used to always start with the Basic panel; now I never do. Since using Calibration I haven’t once touched the vibrancy or saturation sliders.

[@harrykitch9239]

WOW! Now I finally understand the differences in HSLand Calibration panels. Great simplified explanation, thanks.

[@beckymurphy3603]

Thank you so much for your ongoing tips for using Lightroom…it is much appreciated. Would love to see you out in the field again with more composition videos.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thank you! Be sure to check out the video 2 weeks ago:)

[@raymondjobin7673]

This was the best explanation of calibration I have seen. Awesome! Thanks!

[@Gate-Keeper]

I've been using photoshop for years and I stumbled on this video today. I am not that familiar with Lightroom and have allways used Photoshop and layers to do my editing. When I watched this video I thought I wonder if the same rules apply to RAW in Adobe. Well Mark I have to give you huge KooDoo's for this as you just opened up a brand new avenue that I have not really explored in RAW. This works just the same in RAW and Lightroom. I have tried it out on a number of images in RAW and you even have me looking back on pictures I edited years ago. Thank you Sir...

[@tonyandsheilaphotography]

Without a doubt, the best LR tutorial I’ve ever seen. Please do more like this one. Thanks!

[@suxxesphoto6419]

I remember asking you this some time back, this has always confused me and consequently rarely used calibration. Now its a lot clearer.

[@sebastienchabrolles8049]

Thanks Mark for sharing this... It's one of the most useful Lightroom tip I've seen on KZbin. It is more than a tip with all your explanations and example. Well done !!! I learnt something new and really useful.

[@ChuckJ7777]

Mark outstanding video. Things you show I never knew. Looking forward to future videos.

[@davidrhodes207]

Thank you SO much, this is the best explanation of calibration and HSL I have found. Just subscribed and looking forward to learning a ton more from you. Thank you again for all the great info!

[@BabyG084]

def the best video and explanaition i have watched on the calibration tool. it made so much more sense to me now. thank you so much. much love from Germany

[@antonymcewan9987]

Wow! I had no idea those sliders would be so useful and effective. Watched a couple of your processing videos now and you got me to subscribe because you explain things so well. But also because of the way you say "ornge"! ;)

[@ralphsydney7426]

Thanks!

[@markwalker952]

I've been confused about the calibration section for a long time. But no longer! Thanks so much for this very clear explanation and demonstration, Mark!

[@garryhughes3747]

Great description of the global and local differnces between calibration and HSL! Many thanks.

[@BobG-eh5fc]

Thanks!!! Great video, really helped clarify the difference between Calibration and HSL.

[@andrewadams8164]

This is the best explanation and example I have seen on these 2 sliders. Thanks!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks so much Andrew!

[@wasteacount2874]

Your explanation was of calibration was spot on. Really enjoyed this video

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks so much!

[@cruishall]

Thank you for this video, Mark. This is the reason why I subscribed to your channel, I am continuously learning instead of wanting to buy photography products.

[@francescafiore7385]

Thank you very much Mark, now I know the difference between Calibration and HSL and how to use it. This is one of the best video. Thank you again.

[@joshyoon]

Wow. You’re explanation was extremely articulate and concise!

[@christophewarnier306]

i am new in photography, but watching your video opened my eyes (wide) i havent until today ever used the calibration, but man what an opening in photo thanks a lot

[@ronhuff3724]

Thanks for putting out these very helpful videos!! They have helped me so much!! This video was fantastic!!

[@ProfMary]

Really good demonstration of the difference between the HSL and Calibration panels, Mark! It is good to be reminded of the power of the Calibration panel. Thanks,

[@ctenos45069]

Great Video. Blake Rudis (F64) also taught on this and moves the calibration sliders up in the stack to sit right under the basic panel.

[@HinesInSight]

I never knew this! I’ve never touched the calibration box. I can’t wait to spend the long Minnesota winters re-editing my old photos. Thanks for the info.

[@DennisBoucher]

Outstanding video.. You explained sooo many things i have been struggling with in LR, in such an easy and understandable way.

[@tzvetanzlatanov6349]

Mark, after many years of using Camera raw, this tool changed my workflow and improved the color density of my pictures, greatly apreciateg!

[@amundson1942]

This is fabulous! I've been using LR for years and never under stood the calibration panel. Now, thanks to you, I've got a pretty good handle on it. THANK YOU!!

[@jirby100]

One of your best videos! Excellent breakdown of the HSL and Calibration panels.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Amazing - thanks so much Jim!

[@BrentMantooth]

The thumbnail pulled me in, the content kept me here. great job - and already applying it!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks a million Brent!

[@jundechavez3942]

I learn a lot more of this calibration thanks for this video..goodluck & more tutorial to come.have a nice day.

[@roberthennessey5702]

Nice….definitely going to revisit some older pics ….great information Mark.

[@RichardBO9]

Wow! Thanks for a great video. I had been playing with this some, but your explanation is awesome!

[@willsimpsonphoto]

when i fully understood the calibration tool it made a huge difference in the images. couldnt believe how amazing that tab is! Definitely worth really understanding and using. great explanation of it!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks Will!

[@Mmarks9156]

Great video. I’ve not used the calibration section but will definitely try this out.

[@markjacksonphotos]

Thanks Mark, Great tips, going try this tomorrow on some of my images.👍🙂

[@owenlawre]

Thanks for the info mark. I have never explored that tool very much.

[@michaeldesselle7589]

That’s the best explanation of the calibration section I have run across yet; thanks Mark!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks Michael!

[@RancidTony]

This is a great tip. Always overlooked this feature but after watching this vlog I gave it a try with an image I'd previously disregarded and what a difference it made. Thank you, this is certainly one tool I'll be using more often

[@donaldduck924]

Great explanation! Thank you so much, now I understand how it works!!!

[@photoandlifeconnections7455]

thank you so much for this lesson. Having hard time how to process my landscape photos to look great and finally i found your tutorial. .

[@robertspeicher5047]

Great video. Going to do editing of my landscape photos. Decided to go with Light Room. Your video helps NOT be afraid to try editing.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks Robert!

[@mel___b]

Just came across your channel and this video was eye opening! Thank you 🙏

[@mstrathmore]

Thanks Mark, this was really interesting. I’ve often wondered how folks get this particular look to their shots!

[@iwemanic]

This was just at the right time for me. Was feeling a bit stagnant in my editing and this is a huge help! Thanks Mark

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Glad to do it Nick!

[@RA57727]

Thanks! Mark, your presentation is such a fantastic aid to me in my amateur photography. The one thing with Lightroom that still gives me fits is the Linear Gradient. Hopefully one of these days you'll cover this as a topic. I appreciate your easy explanations. Thanks again.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks so much for this - very much appreciate you!

[@Badger220455]

Great advice, going back to old images now. Thanks Mark.

[@norbertalexy8803]

Thank you very much for this Mark! It's as easy as this: "Calibration" is global, "Hue/Saturation" is local. - But I needed your explanation to understand this, even after years of using Lightroom!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Glad to do it!

[@teeranlallramgopal]

Thank you for the tips and the potential of the calibration channels -

[@michelekutner4229]

Mark, excellent video! So interesting what all these tools do..thank you so much!!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks a million Michele!

[@maximeamyot]

Thanks Mark for this video! Really helpful!! I just tried this and the results is a even more crazy with b&w photos!

[@thecosmiclibrary6798]

Thank you so much for this! great video and well explained

[@bobmcdonald4834]

What a marvellous video, Mark. Thanks ever so much - I had no idea what the the calibration tool actually was and certainly not how to use it. You explained it all beautifully - thanks again.

[@mr.meowmeow505]

This is great Mark. I wish Lightroom CC had this functionality as I have been trying for several years now to keep my editing on tablet and mobile.

[@donmckie5285]

Hi Mark, I think this has been some of the best information that will improve editing for myself & alot of others! Absolutely fantastic.

[@jafargio]

Very unique approach to color calibration and overall editing/grading photos using this method. Big Thumbs up! Thanks

[@vivekmungi6805]

Mark, this the most informative tutorial about calibration tool in lightroom. I was struggling to adjest hue section but you explain it so easy way. Thanks 🙂 🌹

[@martinhommel9967]

Great video. Works well for flat scenes such as autumnal woodland shots

[@brandonmjohnsonphotography]

Yet another fantastic video! I'm glad you went back and touched on this again. I remember the video you done about this not to long ago. Thank you Mark! It's something I don't use but I really need to start. You're the man Mark!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks a million Brandon - really appreciate it!

[@lukeybaby45]

Absolutely fantastic, thank you for helping this amateur to make my images look better!

[@chadwoodhouse1905]

Thank you for explaining calibration in Lightroom! I mainly learn by visual and this video was perfect. I was avoiding the calibration section because all this time I thought it was for calibrating the colors of my monitor when I have the Spyder monitor calibrator. I always love watching your videos and learning more and more. I greatly appreciate you.

[@justingibson1150]

Wow! I would've never known this otherwise and this transforms my content. Merci!

[@MPapeleu]

Always played with the hues of the calibration but never the saturation of the calibration tab. Pretty eye opening!

[@jacepearsonphotos]

This calibration setting is literally the only thing that has been missing from my editing process. wow thank you so much

[@nancycaldwell8860]

Very informative video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@ktmcintyre]

That is awesome! Definitely a new tool to add to the post-processing arsenal for that extra punch without over doing it.

[@marcelspanjer155]

I just re edited some pictures I was really satisfied with. The results are stunning. Thanks a lot for these tips!

[@SinaFarhat]

The calibration section is the thing that makes my photos become more alive and impressive! Have a good week!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Agreed!!

[@jeremeyhenries1455]

Thanks so much this is got me going back through images!!! This is a simple game changer.

[@fredbakhuis7977]

This is a session I would liked to have found earlier, much earlier. Thanks for the great explanation.

[@pexeu1966]

Cheers buddy, I’d never used calibration before, this is a lightbulb moment..thanks for all your efforts and content.

[@Sashman077]

Wow. This was eye opening! Very well explained.

[@peterevans3247]

Hey great vid. I've been using calibration, mainly blue, for awhile but never really understood it. Thanks for the no bull explanation Mate.

[@HelderMartinho]

thanks for sharing, if we think about colors (rgb channels aside), there's a lot of blue in green so that's why the blue slider affects the green parts of the photos so much

[@renatovizzarri9093]

This is the best LR calibration video i have watched. Excellent explanation of what it actually does.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks so much!

[@williammalone7897]

Mark, Great video it was very informative. I have been a follower for some time and I have gained a great deal information and have applied to my photography

[@ralphpayne6259]

What a brilliant video and, yes, haven't seen it talked through anywhere else! Digitising old slides and was using white balance, curves and HSL. Works a lot of the time but this provides a very good alternative where other methods fail or are overall short on result. Defintely added to the workflow options. AND understand it as well. Thank you! Now subscribed.

[@kenlbates]

This was some great information to know about. I look forward to seeing how this works out for future photos. Thank you

[@CaseyHowdenPhoto]

Excellent video. I started using the calibration tool when you demonstrated it in a previous video, as I'd always avoided it thinking it sounded a little too technical. It completely changed the way I approach colour in my editing. My primary use for this tool is to get good separation between my hues in a photograph so that the individual elements in become clearer. I find this is extremely useful for scenes where there is a lot of the same colour e.g. woodland, where all the greens can merge into one indistinguishable blob. For me the hue sliders really bring out the differences between individual plant species that would otherwise be lost if some tweaking wasn't done. Thank you for yet another gem of a video!

[@Robbo1956]

Thanks Mark seen calibration never played with it. It`s one I`m going to give it a go. Great Video thanks.